Manager-led insight
Built on real feedback from 100,000+ managers. Learn what managers actually need from HR, straight from the source.
A fresh approach to HR development.
Most HR programmes are built by HR, for HR. World Class HR was built on insight from the people you serve every day: over 100,000 managers in 1,000+ organisations.
100,000+Managers surveyed
1,000+Organisations
10Core modules
£449Per person, per year
Trusted by 1,000+ organisations across 50 countries
HR programmes are built by HR. This one was built by managers.
World Class HR supports HR professionals at every stage of their career, building the capability, confidence and commercial impact of today's HR function.
Crafted by experienced HR leaders, managers and CEOs, and built on insight from over 100,000 managers and 1,000+ organisations globally.
For the first time, an HR programme built on what managers need from HR.
Three reasons it lands.
Globally informed
Data from 1,000+ organisations worldwide, relevant across industries and borders.
Practically applied
No theory for its own sake. Every module delivers frameworks you can apply to your role immediately.
You develop everyone else. Who develops you?
HR professionals focus deeply on their stakeholders, but rarely prioritise their own growth. World Class HR changes that.
- Build deeper expertise across the full HR lifecycle
- Grow your professional confidence
- Strengthen your strategic voice at the leadership table
- Expand your organisational influence
Because when HR grows, organisations thrive.
Self-paced
Learn on your schedule.
1 year access
The full programme.
CPD accredited
Formally recognised.
Bitesize modules
Around an hour each.
Exclusive data
Research-backed insight.
Livestreams
Exclusive access.
10 modules. One transformation.
Strengthening capability across the full HR lifecycle, with practical frameworks for real-world application.
01Performance ManagementBuild performance cultures that drive accountability, growth and results.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in effective performance management.
- Practical approaches to support managers with goal setting and role clarity.
- Tools to encourage regular check-ins and meaningful feedback.
- Ways to strengthen engagement, productivity and retention through performance practices.
02Employee RelationsHandle employee relations matters with confidence and consistency.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in shaping fair, effective employee relations.
- Practical approaches to support managers through conflict and sensitive issues.
- Tools to balance empathy, objectivity and legal compliance.
- Strategies to build trust, reduce risk and strengthen workplace culture.
03Diversity, Equity and InclusionCreate inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Practical ways to support leaders in building inclusive behaviours and decisions.
- Tools to embed fairness and belonging across key people processes.
- Strategies to strengthen engagement, retention and performance through DE&I.
04Employee EngagementUnderstand what drives engagement and how to influence it.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in building and sustaining engagement.
- Practical strategies to help managers motivate, recognise and support their teams.
- Tools to gather and act on employee feedback effectively.
- Ways to strengthen retention and performance through engagement.
05Recruitment and OnboardingAttract and retain the right talent from day one.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in effective recruitment and onboarding.
- Practical strategies to improve hiring decisions and candidate experience.
- Tools to identify and address common pitfalls early.
- Approaches to build structured onboarding that improves retention and performance.
06Reward and RecognitionDesign reward strategies that motivate performance and reinforce culture.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in reward and recognition strategy.
- Practical approaches to balance pay, benefits and recognition.
- Tools to design fair, transparent and personalised reward practices.
- Ways to strengthen engagement, trust and retention.
07Employee RetentionReduce turnover by understanding why people stay and leave.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in building effective retention strategies.
- Practical ways to support managers to improve culture, leadership and engagement.
- Tools to strengthen career development, wellbeing and recognition.
- Approaches to reduce turnover costs and build workforce stability.
08Stakeholder EngagementStrengthen your ability to influence and partner with leaders.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in effective stakeholder engagement.
- Practical approaches to identify, prioritise and manage key stakeholders.
- Tools to strengthen communication, trust and collaboration.
- Strategies to navigate resistance and build long-term support.
09Internal ConsultancyOperate as a trusted internal consultant to the business.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in building internal consultancy capability.
- Practical approaches to establish credibility as a trusted advisor.
- Tools to design tailored solutions that deliver measurable value.
- Strategies to strengthen collaboration, alignment and impact.
10Knowing the BusinessIncrease your commercial impact through stronger business understanding.
- A clear understanding of HR's role in building business acumen.
- Practical ways to connect people decisions to business outcomes.
- Tools to strengthen financial literacy, KPI understanding and data-informed decisions.
- Strategies to embed business knowledge into everyday practice.
Two ways to get started.
The same full programme, licensed annually per person or as one unlimited package for your organisation.
Per person
Annual licence, 12 months full access
£449per person / year
- All 10 CPD accredited modules
- Bitesize learning, around an hour each
- Exclusive research data and livestreams
Unlimited package
Every leader in your organisation
£25,000per year
- All 10 CPD accredited modules
- Bitesize learning, around an hour each
- Exclusive research data and livestreams
Better value than per person licences from 56 people
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