Live Online Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 2, 2026 · from USD 800
HR teams spend much of their time chasing forms, re-keying data and answering the same questions about leave, payslips and policies. That is time taken from workforce planning, engagement and capability building. Digital HR and automation give the function its strategic hours back, provided the right processes are chosen and the right people are brought along. Five days show HR leaders how.
You begin by assessing digital maturity and mapping current processes, then redesign them for automation: recruitment and applicant tracking, onboarding, leave, attendance, performance cycles, learning records and employee self-service. Technology sessions compare HRIS and payroll platforms, cloud models, integration, workflow tools and low-code options, along with chatbots and the sensible use of AI in HR. People analytics, data privacy, security and ethical limits receive proper attention. Change management and building the business case close the programme. HR managers and directors, HR business partners, payroll and records officers, talent acquisition specialists, IT staff supporting HR and public sector personnel officers will find it useful. Delivery is classroom, online or in-house. Afterwards you can map a process, estimate savings and write a requirements brief for a vendor.
At a Glance
How Live Online Training Works
Live online training, led by a trainer in real time, for participants anywhere.
More about live online training →- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 800 (KES 80,000)
- Next start dates
- Nov 2, 2026, Nov 30, 2026, Dec 28, 2026
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
Employees now expect to apply for leave, view payslips and update their records on a phone as easily as they bank or shop. Management expects the HR function to supply workforce data on demand and to cut administrative cost. Meeting both expectations with paper files and spreadsheets is no longer practical, particularly for organisations with dispersed staff and multiple locations.
The Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course helps HR professionals lead this change rather than react to it. It opens with the case for digital HR and a diagnostic of current maturity. Participants learn process mapping, identify candidates for automation and redesign workflows before any software is bought. The technology section explains the main HR system types, how modules fit together, what to ask vendors and how to handle data migration and integration. Further sessions explore people analytics, employee experience, data protection, and responsible use of automation and AI. The course finishes with change management, adoption and measuring return.
Participants work on their own processes and sample documents throughout. They complete a process map, a business case outline and a roadmap that are ready to take to management.
Training Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Assess the digital maturity of an HR function and set priorities.
- Map and redesign HR processes for efficiency before automating them.
- Identify the best automation candidates using effort and benefit criteria.
- Compare HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking options against defined requirements.
- Design digital workflows for onboarding, leave, approvals and employee requests.
- Use HR metrics and dashboards to support workforce decisions.
- Apply data protection and security principles to employee records.
- Prepare a business case and plan adoption for new HR systems.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants take away:
- A mapped and redesigned version of one of their own HR processes.
- An automation prioritisation matrix for their function.
- A requirements checklist and vendor question list for HR systems.
- A short business case outline with estimated savings.
- An adoption and communication plan for employees and managers.
Training Methodology
Participants apply every concept to their own workplace:
- Process mapping workshops on real HR workflows
- Demonstrations of typical HR system screens and workflows
- Scoring exercises to compare vendors and options
- Business case drafting with a facilitator's review
- Peer discussion of change challenges
Day 1: The Case for Digital HR
- Trends reshaping the HR function and employee expectations
- Digital maturity assessment
- HR operating models and shared services
- Linking HR technology to business strategy
- Common reasons digital projects fail
- Exercise: diagnosing your function
Day 2: Process Mapping and Redesign
- Process mapping notation and tools
- Spotting delays, rework and duplicate entry
- Simplifying before automating
- Service levels and employee journey mapping
- Prioritising candidates for automation
- Workshop: mapping onboarding end to end
Day 3: HR Systems and Automation Tools
- HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking and learning platforms
- Cloud versus on-premise models
- Workflow automation, e-forms and e-signatures
- Employee and manager self-service
- Chatbots and AI assistants in HR
- Selecting systems and managing vendors
Day 4: Data, Analytics and Compliance
- Core HR data quality and master records
- Metrics: turnover, time to hire, absence and cost per hire
- Building simple HR dashboards
- Data protection, consent and access control
- Ethical use of algorithms in hiring and monitoring
- Lab: preparing an HR metrics view
Day 5: Business Case, Change and Roadmap
- Costing and benefits realisation
- Implementation planning and data migration
- Stakeholder engagement and resistance
- Training managers and employees
- Measuring adoption and return
- Roadmap presentations
The course is designed for HR and related professionals who shape or run people systems:
- HR directors and managers
- HR business partners
- Payroll, compensation and benefits officers
- Talent acquisition and onboarding specialists
- HR records and information officers
- IT and systems staff supporting HR platforms
- Public service and county personnel officers
- Organisational development and change practitioners
On satisfactory attendance and completion of the practical tasks, participants are awarded a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation programme, you'll be able to assess the digital maturity of an hr function and set priorities, map and redesign hr processes for efficiency before automating them, identify the best automation candidates using effort and benefit criteria, and compare hris, payroll and applicant tracking options against defined requirements. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is designed for HR and related professionals who shape or run people systems: HR directors and managers, HR business partners, Payroll, compensation and benefits officers, Talent acquisition and onboarding specialists, HR records and information officers, IT and systems staff supporting HR platforms, Public service and county personnel officers, and Organisational development and change practitioners.
Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation starts November 2, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Strategic Digital HR & Process Automation Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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