Women Ascension Human Resources Fellowship

Features

Key Features

Fellowship Impact

Outcomes

Ready to Lead HR Strategies

Build Professional Portfolio

Access Global Opportunities

Modules

Programme Modules Overview

Module 1 – Orientation & HR Purpose (Week 1)

Explore HR as a strategic leadership function. Learn the role of HR in mission-driven organizations, ethics, and global inclusion.

Practical output: a Personal HR Leadership Map.

Module 2 – Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Weeks 2–4)

Learn how to hire for purpose and organizational fit. Core skills include job descriptions, ideal candidate profiling, employer branding, and AI-powered HR tools.

Practical output: WA Job Descriptions for Mentors, Speakers, and Country Reps.

Module 3 – Employer Branding & LinkedIn Presence (Week 5)

Build visibility for HR leadership. Learn employer branding strategies and LinkedIn optimization.

Practical output: an HR Brand Bio inspired by WA and a Peer Profile Audit.

Module 4 – Employee Engagement & Retention (Week 6)

Focus on building culture and motivating teams. Learn engagement drivers, survey design, and case study insights from Great Place to Work.

Practical output: an Engagement Survey with an Action Summary.

Module 5 – Learning & Development (Week 7)

Develop capability at scale. Learn learning needs analysis, e-learning, and training design.

Practical output: a Live L&D Simulation (10 min) and a Training Deck.

Module 6 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) (Week 8)

Design inclusive HR systems. Learn about bias, policy development, and measuring DEI impact.

Practical output: a DEI Case Solution and Policy Snapshot.

Module 7 – HR Analytics & HR Tech (Weeks 9–10)

Leverage data to make informed HR decisions. Learn metrics, dashboards, ATS/HRIS systems, and automation.

Practical output: an HR Dashboard and Tech Landscape Overview.

Module 8 – Performance Management (Week 11)

Implement continuous feedback and growth systems. Learn SMART goals and effective feedback techniques.

Practical output: a Performance Framework and Goal Template.

Module 9 – Workplace Wellness (Week 12)

Promote mental health and care systems within organizations. Learn burnout prevention, stress management programs, and HR as a caregiver.

Practical output: a Wellness Strategy Deck with Case Reflections.

Module 10 – Leadership Development (Week 13)

Grow HR leaders and women in leadership. Learn key leadership competencies for HR.

Practical output: an HR Leadership Pathway Map.

Module 11 – Compensation & Benefits (Week 14)

Design fair pay and total rewards strategies. Learn pay structures, non-monetary benefits, and compliance essentials. P

ractical output: a Total Rewards Strategy Deck.

Module 12 – HR for Startups (Week 15)

Build HR systems from the ground up. Learn lean HR, policy creation, and culture design.

Practical output: Capstone Sprint #1 – Startup HR Strategy.

Module 13 – Capstone & Convocation (Week 16)

Showcase your HR expertise. Present final projects and explore career pathways.

Practical output: Final HR Project Report and Graduation Showcase.