Pideya Learning Academy

Smart Skill Gap Analysis and Career Planning

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
27 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
10 Mar - 14 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
14 Apr - 18 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
28 Jul - 01 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
04 Aug - 08 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
06 Oct - 10 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
15 Dec - 19 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250

Course Overview

In the era of digital acceleration and workforce transformation, organizations are experiencing an urgent need to reassess and realign their human capital strategies. As job roles evolve faster than ever due to automation, artificial intelligence, and shifting economic demands, businesses can no longer rely on static workforce plans or generic training initiatives. A future-ready organization requires a proactive, data-informed approach to identifying, analyzing, and bridging skills gaps—ensuring that both individual careers and corporate strategies are built for resilience and growth. The Smart Skill Gap Analysis and Career Planning course by Pideya Learning Academy offers a strategic framework for empowering professionals with the capabilities to develop sustainable, adaptable talent ecosystems.
Unlike traditional training needs assessments, which often focus on past performance or static competencies, this training introduces a forward-looking methodology that embraces predictive analytics, competency modeling, AI-driven assessments, and behavioral intelligence to map current capabilities and design personalized career paths. This program equips professionals with the insight to transition workforce development from reactive reskilling to proactive capability building—supporting long-term organizational agility and personal career success.
According to a 2023 report by McKinsey & Company, nearly 87% of executives report current or anticipated skill gaps in their workforce, while 40% admit that their existing learning and development efforts fall short in preparing employees for future roles. The World Economic Forum further highlights that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025, with 94% of business leaders expecting their workforce to acquire new capabilities through structured learning pathways. These figures underscore the necessity for intelligent skill analysis and strategic career planning as essential components of business sustainability and individual success.
Through this immersive and structured training by Pideya Learning Academy, participants will learn how to integrate talent analytics into workforce planning, enhance internal mobility through transparent upskilling frameworks, and guide career conversations that are grounded in business goals and personal aspirations. Learners will gain exposure to best-in-class models used by global organizations, enriched by a practical understanding of how to adapt them across various industries and enterprise sizes.
Participants will also discover how to conduct multi-dimensional skill audits using advanced diagnostic tools, implement scalable workforce development strategies, and personalize employee growth journeys at scale. Key highlights of this course include the ability to conduct competency-based gap analysis across functions and roles, apply AI-driven career planning tools, align talent strategies with digital transformation efforts, and create data-backed learning roadmaps that support both succession planning and employee retention.
Other pivotal learning areas include:
Forecasting future skill demands using real-time labor market intelligence
Mapping employee potential to business strategy through behavioral assessments
Designing equitable, inclusive, and bias-free talent development pipelines
Integrating skill metrics into performance and capability scorecards
Supporting leaders in driving career conversations rooted in evidence-based development insights
This course is a valuable investment for HR professionals, organizational strategists, and anyone involved in workforce development who wants to build a culture of continuous learning and growth. Whether you’re managing a corporate learning initiative or helping individuals navigate their career journeys, this training will help you unlock the power of data, strategy, and behavioral insight in driving measurable talent outcomes.
Delivered by Pideya Learning Academy, this course serves as a transformative learning experience for organizations looking to future-proof their workforce and professionals seeking to advance their career impact. It delivers real-world applications rooted in advanced workforce planning theory, equipping you with the skills to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of talent and organizational development.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn to:
Identify critical skill gaps using both qualitative and quantitative assessment methods
Analyze workforce capabilities and align them with organizational strategy
Utilize AI-powered talent intelligence platforms for future workforce planning
Construct role-based and competency-based career frameworks
Design skill-building roadmaps and continuous learning journeys
Align learning and development efforts with succession planning
Evaluate training ROI through skills benchmarking and progression metrics
Develop tailored career planning models to support employee engagement and retention
Foster a learning culture that promotes internal mobility and leadership development

Personal Benefits

Enhances strategic HR and talent development competencies
Equips professionals to lead L&D, workforce planning, or change management initiatives
Provides frameworks for designing long-term career growth roadmaps
Builds proficiency in talent analytics, competency models, and future skills forecasting
Increases career mobility and cross-functional influence within the organization

Organisational Benefits

Strengthens workforce agility by aligning talent strategy with evolving business models
Reduces reskilling costs through targeted, data-driven development plans
Enhances succession planning and leadership pipeline readiness
Promotes internal mobility and employee retention through transparent career paths
Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through unbiased skills mapping

Who Should Attend

HR Managers and Directors
Learning and Development Professionals
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planners
Organizational Development Specialists
Team Leaders and Department Heads
Career Coaches and Talent Consultants
Business Strategists and Change Management Experts
Course

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Skill Gap Analysis
Defining skill gaps: conceptual clarity Difference between knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) Linking skill gaps to business performance Historical vs. future-focused analysis The role of competency frameworks Understanding internal vs. external benchmarking
Module 2: Workforce Capability Mapping
Role-based vs. competency-based analysis Structuring skills taxonomies Identifying critical roles and core competencies Skill categorization: technical, behavioral, leadership Team capability diagnostics Internal talent mobility readiness assessment
Module 3: Data-Driven Talent Assessment
Conducting skills audits and surveys Integrating employee self-assessments Utilizing manager feedback loops Incorporating performance appraisal data Behavioral assessments and psychometrics Gap heatmaps and capability dashboards
Module 4: AI and Predictive Analytics in Skill Planning
Introduction to talent intelligence platforms Predictive modeling for skills forecasting AI in workforce segmentation and reskilling paths Identifying emerging roles and adjacent skills Real-time skills databases and market comparisons Ethical considerations in AI talent planning
Module 5: Designing Career Pathways and Frameworks
Constructing role progressions and ladders Personal development plans and learning maps Career anchors and employee motivations Balancing individual and organizational goals Supporting lateral and vertical mobility Embedding feedback and coaching systems
Module 6: Learning Architecture and Upskilling Strategy
Learning experience platforms (LXPs) and integration Linking learning objectives to skill gaps Microlearning and modular curriculum design Cross-functional learning and project rotations Using certifications and badges for progression Tracking learning effectiveness with real-time data
Module 7: Measuring Skill Development Impact
Establishing KPIs for capability development Linking skills to performance outcomes Learning ROI frameworks Continuous benchmarking strategies Longitudinal tracking of skill progression Dynamic goal setting and review mechanisms
Module 8: Building a Culture of Continuous Growth
Creating learning mindsets across teams Leadership’s role in modeling career development Encouraging internal mentorship and knowledge sharing Recognition and reward strategies for skill growth Redesigning roles to enable learning Integrating development into performance reviews
Module 9: Strategic Workforce and Succession Planning
Workforce segmentation and future role planning Identifying leadership successors and gaps Integrating skill analysis into strategic planning cycles Talent risk analysis and mitigation Linking development to business continuity Scenario planning for high-impact roles

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