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Strategic Workforce Planning
We bring together the people, knowledge and practical expertise shaping the future of strategic workforce planning.
Through professional learning, certification, research, membership and global conferences, WPI helps individuals and organisations build the capability to make better workforce decisions.
How Can WPI Help You?
Build My Skills
Develop practical workforce planning capability through WPI learning.
Train My Team
Build capability across your organisation through in-house and bespoke learning
Professional Recognition
Have your workforce planning expertise recognised through CP-SWP.
Join The Profession
Access professional development, resources and the WPI community.
Explore The Research
Explore our annual research report, over 5o pages of insights.
LEARNING
Develop the Skills to Make Better Workforce Decisions
Workforce planning isn’t something you learn through theory alone. WPI learning is designed by experienced practitioners to help you understand the concepts, apply practical frameworks and use the tools needed to solve real workforce challenges.
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Certified
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CP-SWP: Certified Practising Strategic Workforce Planner
Turn Experience Into Professional Recognition
CP-SWP recognises the knowledge, experience and practical expertise of strategic workforce planning professionals. With pathways reflecting different levels of experience, certification provides independent professional recognition of your capability and contribution to the profession.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Build Capability
Across Your Organisation
Every organisation starts from a different place. Choose one of our established WPI courses or work with us to create a learning programme around your organisation, your people and the capabilities you need to build.
Latest Research
State of the Strategic Workforce Planning Profession 2026. Explore the challenges, priorities, capability gaps and opportunities shaping strategic workforce planning today.
Membership
Stay connected to the latest thinking, practical resources and professional development helping shape the profession. Access learning, webinars, practical resources, webinars and the wider WPI community.
Events
Our conferences in London, Chicago and Sydney bring together workforce leaders, practitioners and technology experts to challenge thinking, share practical experience and shape what’s next.
Trusted by Workforce Leaders Around the World
“WPI provides a practical framework for connecting strategy to the capabilities and equips you with tools that can be applied immediately to support better workforce and business decisions.“ Head of SWP
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Secure your place at London’s SWP, TLC or PDA Conference and save on your two-day conference pass. Book early for the best rate. Bringing together senior leaders and practitioners across Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Intelligence and People Data & Analytics, the SWP, TLC and PDA Conferences are designed for Heads, Directors, VPs, Leads and practitioners across Workforce Planning, Talent Intelligence, People Analytics, HR Strategy and Future of Work.
CP-SWP: Certified Practising Strategic Workforce Planner
CP-SWP just got easier and more affordable.
CP-SWP recognises the knowledge, experience and practical expertise of strategic We’ve made it simpler and more cost-effective to gain professional recognition for your Strategic Workforce Planning expertise. Our updated Certified Practising Strategic Workforce Planner (CP-SWP) pathways recognise the training, experience and capability you already have, with clearer routes to certification and reduced costs.planning professionals. With pathways reflecting different levels of experience, certification provides independent professional recognition of your capability and contribution to the profession.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the Workforce Planning Institute (WPI)?
The WPI is a global organisation dedicated to enhancing workforce planning capabilities across various sectors through education, certifications, and resources. Download our one page “About Us at a Glance”.
What certifications does WPI offer?
WPI offers the Certified Practising Strategic Workforce Planner (CP-SWP) certification to validate workforce planning expertise as well as certificates in SWP and ECM. You can view all our options here.
What types of memberships are available at WPI?
Membership options include access to exclusive resources, events, and discounts for professionals engaged in workforce planning. There is a free Associate Membership or for a deeper dive into SWP you can get one of our paid memberships here.
Where are your Global Events?
We have events in EMEA APAC and North America. These are in Chicago, London and Sydney. To find out more or book a ticket click here.
How can I attend WPI’s global events?
You can register for events like the SWP Conference through the WPI website here.
What resources are available to WPI members?
Members gain access to a library of tools, templates, and workforce planning resources. You can view the full list here.
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