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As organisations adapt to constant change, HR professionals are expected to go beyond traditional roles and operate as strategic partners. Business leaders now look to HR not only for people management, but also for guidance on talent strategy, organisational effectiveness, and workforce transformation. Meeting these expectations requires consulting skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to align HR practices with enterprise goals.
Business Partnering & Consulting Skills for HR Professionals is a two-day, in-person course that equips HR practitioners to strengthen their influence and impact. Grounded in Korn Ferry’s decades of leadership and organisational research, the course builds the consulting capabilities required for HR to act as a trusted advisor at the leadership table.
During the course, you will explore what it means to operate as a true business partner, moving from transactional support to strategic influence. Through case studies, structured exercises, and facilitator-led discussions, you will learn how to frame HR initiatives in business terms, manage stakeholder expectations, and apply consulting skills to complex organisational challenges.
By the end, you will be able to build credibility with senior leaders, align HR priorities with business outcomes, and contribute directly to organisational performance.
This course will equip you to:
This course is designed for HR professionals who want to expand their strategic influence and advisory capabilities. It is particularly relevant for:
To successfully complete the Business Partnering and Consulting Skills for HR Professionals course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Full Course Fee
$2,100* (before funding and GST)
Course Fee Payable
The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
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SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
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24 & 25 Mar 2026
25 & 26 May 2026
3 & 4 Aug 2026
7 & 8 Oct 2026
With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership, learning and development, and organizational transformation, Wendy brings a unique blend of strategic vision, operational depth, and a deep passion for people and culture.
Throughout her cross-sector career as a psychologist, consultant, corporate HR leader, Wendy has consistently delivered impact by aligning people strategies with business goals, equipping critical talent and leaders for progression and succession, and fostering inclusive and high-performing cultures. She is especially passionate about building future-ready organizations through purpose-driven leadership, hi-touch development journeys and strategic HR business partnering.
Wendy holds a Degree in Social Sciences (Psychology) from the National University of Singapore and a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources and Development, SIM University. She is accredited in British Psychology Society Level 1 & 2 in Psychometric Testing and multiple personality / team assessments. As a certified Integral Coach, Wendy focuses on leadership, career and life transition coaching.
“The best part of the course was the trainer’s knowledge, and real-life insights. The case studies were current, practical, and reflected the realities of today’s market, helping me see exactly how to apply the concepts in my own work.”
“This course stood out because it goes beyond traditional HR tasks. It focuses on strategic thinking, influencing skills, and becoming a true change enabler. Learning how to balance empathy with challenge and align people strategies with business goals has helped me see how HR can drive sustainable growth.”
“The course helped me understand the importance of thinking from a business perspective. I realised why some of the initiatives I proposed weren’t supported by management – I wasn’t solving the root cause. That clarity has changed how I approach problems.”
“My biggest takeaway was understanding what being a true business partner means. These are topics you can’t learn from self-paced modules but only from real experiences shared by seasoned HR leaders like the facilitator. It was an insightful and eye-opening learning experience.”
This course is ideal for HR executives who are ready to move from operational to strategic HR, as well as for HR Business Partners, Centre of Expertise specialists, and HR leaders seeking to elevate their impact as trusted advisors. It is also valuable for HRBPs who want to strengthen their skills in business partnering, stakeholder management, and influencing business decisions.
You will develop core consulting and advisory skills that enhance the quality of HR conversations, from diagnostic questioning and problem framing to linking people insights with business outcomes. You will also learn how to understand the commercial needs of stakeholders, design solution options and trade-offs, and frame recommendations that leaders can act on.
It is helpful to have prior or current experience in an HR role, but a formal consulting or business partnering background is not required.
You will learn through practical, interactive experiences, including case discussions, peer consulting sessions, short case studies, and experience sharing from seasoned HR practitioners who serve as facilitators and fellow participants.
You will bring a live HR challenge from your own context and apply course concepts to it step by step. Through role plays and peer feedback, you will test and refine your recommendations, building confidence to apply them in real business settings.
This course combines Korn Ferry’s proven consulting toolkit with the realities of HR partnering. You will leave with practical advisory templates, diagnostic frameworks, and ready-to-use conversation approaches that strengthen your role as a strategic HR advisor.
