Strategic Talent Management for the Next Era
Align talent, lead effectively, and deliver impact
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With this program, participants will:
- Assess external conditions and markets as part of strategy development
- Prioritize strategies, based on business value creation
- Integrate strategies, providing a “360 degree” talent plan
- Understand the role of stakeholder management in successful strategy development.
What the participant gains from this program:
- Contemporary knowledge across talent management topics, such as performance diagnosis, professional development, DEI, talent analytics, team and organizational effectiveness
- Practical tools, templates, and best practices for immediate application
- Guidance from expert coaches to tackle real-world challenges
- Enhance self-awareness, leadership presence, and career trajectory
- Network with global HR and business leaders.
What the company gains from this program:
- Improved business outcomes through a strategic approach to human capital;
- Stronger culture of high performance and leadership accountability;
- A stronger talent pipeline, focused on future capabilities, supported by strong succession and leadership planning;
- Elevated employer brand, in support of talent acquisition goals and general reputation as an organization for talent.
Why this Program?
This program equips you with the strategic mindset, tools, and techniques to manage talent as a driver of business success. With a blend of academic rigor and practical application, it provides the skills and knowledge to develop talent strategies aligned with organizational goals, enhance leadership capabilities and deliver measurable value.
Additionally, it provides an opportunity to practice and internalise the new skills and to develop an international peer network.
Who is it for?
This program is the first post-graduate certification uniquely dedicated to strategic talent management, designed to develop deep subject matter expertise and position participants as true talent experts.
It is ideal for HR professionals who want to deepen their mastery of talent management. The program also appeals to business leaders and business owners who recognize talent as a critical differentiator.
With a flexible design, it accommodates participants across experience levels, from professionals to senior leaders, ensuring relevance and impact for all.
Learning Journey
The program comprises a well-rounded curriculum that covers essential aspects of leadership, strategy, behavior, change management, and development tools.
Diploma
Students who pass all the subjects will be awarded an Advanced Program Diploma in Strategic Talent Management for the Next Era (Postgraduate program).
In accordance with the Regulations of the University of Porto, the program gives those who complete it 30 ECTS* credits in the area of Business Sciences.
* creditation process to be developed with the Rectorate of U.Porto
Term 1
MAY-JUN
Term 2
JUN-OCT
Term 3
OCT-NOV
Program Design
How does it work?
The Strategic Talent Management program spans six months, structured into three two-month terms, blending face-to-face sessions, virtual learning, coaching, and project work.
Throughout the program, participants engage in the Hogan personality assessment, group and personal coaching, and hands-on project work.
Career Opportunities
This program allows participants to advance their career to become:
- Strategic HR Business Partners
- Talent Management Leaders
- Consultants specializing in human capital
- Business leaders with expertise in aligning talent strategies to organizational goals
International experience
Embark on an adventure that goes far beyond the classroom experience. By participating in the International Weeks at Porto Business School, you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and, at the same time, be at the epicenter of innovation and culture.
Be ambitious, be bold—the right path to becoming a true agent of change.
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Programme directors
Early Bird fee
until February 158550€8550€
2nd phase
until March 159025€9025€
Final phase
until April 309500€9500€
Commercial discounts
Companies partnering with the Porto Business School and their staff, members of the Porto Business School Alu…Companies partnering with the Porto Business School and their staff, members of the Porto Business School Alumni and former students of the University of Porto are eligible for special offers. Please contact us for more information.
Scholarships
Discover the scholarships we offer for candidates applying to our Postgraduate programs and Executive Masters…Discover the scholarships we offer for candidates applying to our Postgraduate programs and Executive Masters. More info here.
Requirements
To embark on this journey, you must:– Have a university degree. In exceptional cases, applicants without a university degree may be admitte…– Have a university degree. In exceptional cases, applicants without a university degree may be admitted upon assessment of their academic curriculum and professional experience;
– Professionals with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with foundational skills in several Talent areas;
– Non-English natives must have a level B2 knowledge of the English language.
Application process
Applications for Postgraduate programmes are submitted online. Submitti…Application preparation
DocumentationCurriculum Vitae Photograph Graduation certificate Motivation letter (what are your moti…Curriculum Vitae
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Graduation certificate
Motivation letter (what are your motivations for attending the program and what goals do you want to achieve).
Accreditations
With three international accreditations – AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB and EFMD – Porto Business School is among the best business schools in Europe. In 2023, the school renewed its AMBA accreditation for another five years and obtained BGA (Business Graduates Association) accreditation, becoming the first Portuguese business school to achieve this recognition.
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