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Human Resources and Strategic Planning (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)
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Human Resources and Strategic Planning (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)

Course 4 of 20 of The Human Resources Certification Program (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR
  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure
  • Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning
  • Budgetary Planning and HR Information

Course content

1 section48 lectures3h 2m total length
  • A day in the life of a human resources manager2:59

    A day in the life of a human resources manager

  • Course Choice, Skill Development and Prior Knowledge
  • Course Overview2:43

    This is course 4 of 20 of the Human Resources Certification Program

  • Effective Learning7:04

    Effective Learning

  • FAQs1:02

    FAQs

  • Program Overview (1)14:38

    The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

  • The Influence of Contemporary HR0:02

    The Influence of Contemporary HR

  • Program Overview (2)11:23

    The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

  • The Employee Life Cycle0:01

    The Employee Life Cycle

  • The Science of Better Learning5:14

    The Science of Better Learning

  • HR Competency Model0:19

    HR Competency Model

  • Program Overview (3)11:33

    The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

  • HR Career Mosaic0:44

    HR Career Mosaic

  • Program Overview (4)13:07

    The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

  • Human Resource DNA0:10

    Human Resource DNA

  • Useful info0:48

    Useful info

  • Glossary of Terms0:01

    Glossary of Terms

  • Legal Issues0:01

    Legal Issues

  • Program Overview
  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (1)3:19

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (2)3:24

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (3)2:25

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (4)2:28

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (5)2:21

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (6)2:53

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR (7)9:07

    In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

  • Concepts, Insights and Inquiries
  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (1)2:17

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (2)2:41

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (3)1:23

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (4)1:43

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (5)1:51

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (6)2:10

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (7)1:53

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (8)1:49

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (9)1:33

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (10)3:53

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Organizational Life Cycle and Structure (11)10:22

    In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

  • Why ROI?1:34

    Why ROI?

  • Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning (1)3:13

    There is both a predictive and retrospective value in doing a cost-benefit analysis. First, you can use the analysis to help in the decision-making process to determine if the anticipated value of a purchase or other action will outweigh the projected costs.

  • Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning (2)2:34

    There is both a predictive and retrospective value in doing a cost-benefit analysis. First, you can use the analysis to help in the decision-making process to determine if the anticipated value of a purchase or other action will outweigh the projected costs.

  • Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning (3)4:03

    There is both a predictive and retrospective value in doing a cost-benefit analysis. First, you can use the analysis to help in the decision-making process to determine if the anticipated value of a purchase or other action will outweigh the projected costs.

  • Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning (4)5:58

    There is both a predictive and retrospective value in doing a cost-benefit analysis. First, you can use the analysis to help in the decision-making process to determine if the anticipated value of a purchase or other action will outweigh the projected costs.

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)0:16

    Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)

  • Budgetary Planning and HR Information (1)2:04

    Ensure that the department's budget is aligned with the organization's strategy. In topic four, Budgetary Planning and HR Information, HR's role in supporting the organization-wide budgeting process is discussed.

  • Budgetary Planning and HR Information (2)3:30

    Ensure that the department's budget is aligned with the organization's strategy. In topic four, Budgetary Planning and HR Information, HR's role in supporting the organization-wide budgeting process is discussed.

  • Budgetary Planning and HR Information (3)2:58

    Ensure that the department's budget is aligned with the organization's strategy. In topic four, Budgetary Planning and HR Information, HR's role in supporting the organization-wide budgeting process is discussed.

  • Budgetary Planning and HR Information (4)6:04

    Ensure that the department's budget is aligned with the organization's strategy. In topic four, Budgetary Planning and HR Information, HR's role in supporting the organization-wide budgeting process is discussed.

  • Practical Activity: Strategic HR Alignment with Organizational Lifecycle Stages
  • Business Management and Strategy - HR and the Strategic Planning Process
  • Human Resources and Strategic Planning (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)
  • Business Management and Strategy - HR and the Strategic Planning Process2:32

    In this course, our focus will be on how strategic planning provides an understanding of where the company is today, and its direction for the future. In addition, we'll explore strategic decision making at each stage of the organizational life cycle, and how various types of ratio analysis can guide those decisions.

  • Takeaways, Practical Applications and Endorsements
  • Ready to ace the HRCI - PHR Exam?0:23

    After completing the Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMP), take your preparation to the next level with the Test Prep: The Human Resources Certification Program (HRCI - PHR/SPHR).

    Dive deep into key topics, practice with real exam scenarios, and ensure you're fully equipped to conquer the PMI exams with confidence.

  • Applied Knowledge is the Real Power17:45

    You think knowing stuff changes the game? You think sitting in a library, stacking up facts like you’re building a Jenga tower, is gonna make you a winner? Man, that’s cute. But life ain't a trivia night. Information alone? It’s worthless. It’s like having a Lamborghini in your garage but you never learned how to drive. You just sit in it, making engine noises. Vroom vroom. People walk by, they see the car, but they also see you ain't going nowhere. You got all this knowledge, all these textbooks, but when life throws a punch, you’re still looking up the definition of "duck." It’s what you *do* with that information that actually matters. Don't be the person with the shiny car and no keys.

Requirements

  • No special requirements or prerequisites
  • The course is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge

Description

The Business Management and Strategy - HR and the Strategic Planning Process course is the 4th of 20 courses developed as part of the Human Resources Certification Program.

In this course, our focus will be on how strategic planning provides an understanding of where the company is today, and its direction for the future.

In addition, we'll explore strategic decision making at each stage of the organizational life cycle, and how various types of ratio analysis can guide those decisions.

We'll complete this course with a discussion of how HR supports the organizational budgeting process, a key strategic planning activity, by providing important human capital data.

In topic one, the Strategic Planning Process and the Role of HR, you'll identify key stages in the strategic planning process, look at examples of activities from each stage, and gain a better understanding of the alignment of specific HR actions to the strategic plan.

Organizational structure is a critical factor in a successful organizational strategy.

In topic two, Organizational Life Cycle and Structure, you'll gain a better understanding of the key characteristics associated with each stage of the organizational life cycle and identify various elements of the organizational structures.

For a cost-benefit analysis to provide the most useful information, most or all of the relevant cost and benefit should be quantifiable using a common unit of measurement.

In topic three, Cost-benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Planning, I'll explain how HR can conduct simple cost-benefit analysis. And calculate return on investment, and break-even point.

Ensure that the department's budget is aligned with the organization's strategy. In topic four, Budgetary Planning and HR Information, HR's role in supporting the organization-wide budgeting process is discussed.

That’s it! Now, go ahead and push that “Take this course” button and see you on the inside!

Who this course is for:

  • Young professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey (aPHR Certification)
  • Experienced professionals looking to establish themselves in the HR field (PHR Certification)
  • Seasoned professionals aiming to solidify their credibility as an HR leader (SPHR Certification)