Master Course : Workforce Planning and Demand Forecasting
What you'll learn
- Understand the strategic importance of workforce planning and its impact on business performance.
- Apply demand forecasting techniques to predict workforce needs accurately.
- Analyze workforce supply trends and identify skill gaps for future planning.
- Develop and implement effective workforce planning models for operational efficiency.
- Optimize workforce scheduling and capacity planning to align with business demands.
- Design talent acquisition and retention strategies to maintain a skilled workforce.
- Evaluate workforce planning effectiveness using key performance metrics.
- Adapt workforce strategies to emerging trends in AI, automation, and remote work.
Requirements
- Basic skills and ideas of Workforce Planning and Demand Forecasting !
Description
Workforce Planning and Demand Forecasting for Operations Managers
Effective workforce planning is crucial for ensuring that organizations have the right talent at the right time to meet operational demands. This course provides operations managers with the essential skills to analyze workforce needs, forecast demand, and develop strategic staffing plans. By understanding the key components of workforce planning, participants will learn to align human resource strategies with business goals, optimize workforce efficiency, and minimize skill gaps.
Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques, this course explores data-driven approaches to workforce demand prediction. Participants will gain insights into labor market trends, workforce supply analysis, and scenario planning to create adaptable workforce strategies. Additionally, the course delves into workforce scheduling, capacity planning, and the use of AI-driven tools for optimizing workforce management.
As organizations evolve with technological advancements and changing work environments, this course prepares managers to anticipate future workforce needs and implement agile, future-ready strategies. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to measure workforce planning effectiveness, enhance talent acquisition and retention, and drive operational success in dynamic business environments.
In this master course, I would like to teach major topics:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Workforce Planning
Module 2: Demand Forecasting Techniques for Workforce Management
Module 3: Workforce Supply Analysis and Gap Identification
Module 4: Strategic Workforce Planning Models
Module 5: Workforce Scheduling and Capacity Planning
Module 6: Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies
Module 7: Measuring Workforce Planning Effectiveness
Module 8: Future Trends in Workforce Planning and Forecasting
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Who this course is for:
- All UG and PG General Management, Business, Marketing, IT and Finance Students.
- Interested students to learn about the concepts of Workforce Planning and Demand Forecasting.
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 57,343 Reviews
- 622,567 Students
- 293 Courses
Achievements on Udemy : (UDEMY TOP BUSINESS BEST SELLER & FULL TIME UDEMY INSTRUCTOR)
[1] Enrolled over 618,000 students from 214 countries & 48+ Udemy Business (UFB) Courses for Business Subscription.
[2] Delivered a staggering 4.18 million course enrollments, with 13,230,791 minutes taught Including UFB Courses (Upto June' 2025).
[3] Offered a diverse array of 290+ courses, covering Business, General Management, Leadership, IT, Software and Systems, Psychology, Education, and Media Studies.
Credentials and Qualifications of Dr. José:
Dr. José's extensive qualifications showcase his dedication to various fields:
[1] Earned a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship & Business Management in 2019, contributing to the understanding of business dynamics.
[2] Holds an M.Phil. in Business & General Management, establishing a solid foundation in comprehensive management knowledge.
[3] Completed a Masters in Financial Markets in 2015, demonstrating expertise in financial systems.
[4] Acquired a Masters in Information Technology in 2013, equipping him with technological proficiency.
[5] Achieved a Masters in Human Resource Management (MBA) in 2011, highlighting organizational skills.
[6] Secured a Bachelors in Mathematics in 2009, emphasizing analytical and statistics prowess.
[7] Earned a Diploma in Teacher Education in 2006, showing dedication to education.
This diverse academic background positions Dr. José as a well-rounded and versatile professional.
Teaching Experience:
Dr. José is an accomplished expert with a wealth of teaching and industry experience:
[1] Currently he is working as a Researcher and Professor of Florida Christian University (FCU Online), Orlando, FL.
[2] Serves as a Senior Researcher, Professor, and Subject Matter Expert at UTEL University, Universidad Centro Panamericano de Estudios Superiores - México, IBS-BFSU (International Business School - Beijing Foreign Studies University) China.
[2] Holds the title of Honorary and Visiting Professor at NGCEF Australia, ISCIP Canada, and Judge of the Research center for the Internationalization of companies from emerging economies (I-CEE) & Global Forum on Business Case Study.
[3] Dr. José, Specializes in digital transformation teaching, innovative teaching, and project based strategies for startup teaching in digital platform ecosystems.
Instructional Design and Curriculum Development Experience:
Dr. José's instructional design and curriculum development contributions are noteworthy:
[1] Designed and developed more than 5 specialized Post Graduate Master Degree courses for International Business School - Beijing Foreign Studies University (IBS-BFSU).
[2] Expertise in corporate entrepreneurship, organizational innovation, and learning.
[3] Over 15 years of experience as a business and IT consultant for over 20 successful startup businesses.
[4] Designed, developed, and hosted over 200 corporate business websites since 2007, receiving over 10 awards for graphic and web design.
Interests of Teaching Topics:
Dr. José's teaching interests span a wide range of subjects:
[1] Conducted, supervised, and handled more than 10,000 UG, PG students since 2007.
[2] Led training sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate Master Degree graduates in areas such as Entrepreneurship Development, Business Management, Human Resource Management and Development, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Finance and Financial Markets, Economics, Statistics, Education, Psychology, Leadership and Personal Development, Multimedia, Information Technology, IEEE Domains, and Software Certification Courses.
[3] Regular Keynote Speaker at AEIC China and Whither Our Economies (WoE) Lithuania.
[4] Currently guiding 5 Ph.D. Scholars in Business Administration, Computer Science, and IT Domains.
Certifications, Research and Publications:
Dr. José boasts an impressive list of certifications, research, and publications:
[1] Completed more than 30+ Software, IT, and Business Certifications.
[2] Serves as an Editor of Science Direct PLAS Journal, Ai Scholar China and certified reviewer for several renowned publishers from Springer Nature, Online Wiley, Emerald & SAGE.
[3] Published over 50 research and review articles, 8-12 solo-authored full case studies, 4 book chapters, and numerous book reviews and some listed in WoS & Scopus Listings.
[4] Google Scholar Citation 100+ and Research Gate Score is 270.90 with 54+ Citations, 59,299+ reads, and 27 Research Recommendations.
[5] European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) Score is 16.
Honors and Awards:
Dr. José's accomplishments are celebrated with various honors and awards:
[1] Top Funding Project Writer.
[2] Top Researcher Award 2019-2024.
[3] Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2018.
[4] Distinguished Young Scientist 2017.
[5] University Topper (2011-2012).
[6] Seven-time recipient of the FCB - Faculty Competency Building Award (2011-2018).
[7] Mr. Perfect Award in 2008.
International Memberships and Activities:
[1] Holds memberships in 35+ International academic and professional bodies, including IEEE (ID : 96447154), Oulu Entrepreneurship Society - Finland, AfSAE (ID: 256521), ISPIM (ID: 1374), ITPA (ID: 29660) and many more.
[2] Volunteers for Scopus, Web of Science, and ABDC Indexed journals.
[3] Serves as an editorial and reviewer board member for over 30+ journals and has reviewed 200+ articles since 2019.