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Online CPD Course

Succession Planning

Understand how succession planning helps organisations prepare capable employees for critical and future leadership roles.

1 course 4 CPD hours 365 days access Verifiable certificate
Course Price
£19.99
Curriculum

Course Details

CPD212-LAM-025

Succession Planning

240 minutes 4 CPD hours Introductory English 80% pass mark
Course Description
This professional online CPD course provides learners with a practical introduction to succession planning. It covers critical-role identification, talent assessment, development pathways, readiness, knowledge transfer, risk management, diversity and reviewing succession arrangements. Learners will understand how effective succession planning supports continuity, resilience and long-term leadership capability.
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the purpose and benefits of succession planning.
  • Identify critical roles and areas of succession risk.
  • Assess potential successors using objective and relevant criteria.
  • Develop employees through structured learning and experience.
  • Support effective knowledge transfer and leadership continuity.
  • Review succession plans regularly and promote fair access to development opportunities.
  • Successfully complete the end-of-course knowledge assessment.
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Complete the assessment Your final score and completion result are retained within your learning record.
Record your achievement Successful completion is added to your CPD transcript with access to a verifiable certificate.