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Advance your HR career with the skills to lead people, drive inclusion, and manage change effectively. Learn how to turn organisational values into action and make measurable business impact.
The HR Academy is designed for Human Resource Managers, Learning and Development Managers, and Organizational Development Managers seeking to strengthen their professional capabilities. It also suits Talent Acquisition specialists and middle-level managers aspiring to advance their careers in HR leadership. Participants typically manage teams, drive people initiatives, and play a key role in shaping workplace culture.
Hybrid Programme
Lagos
Programme Date
Apr 20, 2026 (15 days over 4 months)
Hybrid Programme
Lagos
Programme Fee
₦4,200,000
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Programme Overview

Step into the next level of your HR career with the Professional Stage of the HR Academy, a transformative journey that blends strategic insight with real-world application. This programme equips mid-level HR professionals with the skills to align people initiatives with business goals, lead change effectively, and drive organisational success.

Through immersive learning, practical case studies, and expert-led sessions, participants strengthen their leadership presence and master modern HR tools for impact. Upon completion, they earn the Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management and Practice – Professional Stage and become part of the prestigious Lagos Business School Alumni network, a community of over 9,000 accomplished professionals worldwide.

Key Learning Outcomes
Master the use of the Balanced Scorecard to justify people-focused initiatives.
Learn how to build inclusive workplaces that value diversity and collaboration.
Strengthen your approach to managing change, team bonding, and organizational alignment.
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
Apr 20, 2026 (15 days over 4 months)
Programme Fee
₦4,200,000 (Excluding VAT)
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Delivered across three modules, the HR Academy blends conceptual understanding with practical application to help participants thrive as strategic HR leaders.
Module 1: Business and Commercial Awareness
Focuses on people as a competitive advantage, leveraging technology, and leading organizational change.
Module 2: Relationship and People Leadership
Develops leadership behavior, employee relations, and global talent management awareness.
Module 3: Human Resource Operations
Explores workforce planning, career development, and building effective reward systems.

Capstone Project

Dr. Akin Oparison

Dr Oparison is a senior fellow at Lagos Business School with over 25 years of leadership experience in multinational companies. He holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in Business Policy and Organisational Development from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He began his career as a management consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, working on organizational development, change management, executive resourcing, performance, and talent management across private- and public-sector clients. Oparison served over seven years as HR Vice President for Shell’s Downstream Business in Africa, joining the Global HR Leadership team in Johannesburg. He has also held senior HR roles at Sterling Winthrop and British American Tobacco across multiple countries.

Dr. Uche Attoh

Uche Attoh is a lawyer and HR expert with extensive experience in industrial relations, labour law, and organisational transformation. He served eight years on the Industrial Arbitration Panel, adjudicating trade disputes and labour-management conflicts under Nigerian law. Previously, he spent over a decade at GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc as Human Resources Director and Company Secretary for West and Central Africa, leading major mergers and change programmes. Earlier, as Director of Industrial Relations at NECA, he gained international HR experience through ILO fellowships in multiple countries, promoting best practices in the private sector. He holds a Master’s in Administration and is an alumnus of the International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva.

Dr. Akin Oparison
Dr Oparison is a senior fellow at Lagos Business School with over 25 years of leadership experience in multinational companies. He holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in Business Policy and Organisational Development from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He began his career as a management consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, working on organizational development, change management, executive resourcing, performance, and talent management across private- and public-sector clients. Oparison served over seven years as HR Vice President for Shell’s Downstream Business in Africa, joining the Global HR Leadership team in Johannesburg. He has also held senior HR roles at Sterling Winthrop and British American Tobacco across multiple countries.
Dr. Uche Attoh

Uche Attoh is a lawyer and HR expert with extensive experience in industrial relations, labour law, and organisational transformation. He served eight years on the Industrial Arbitration Panel, adjudicating trade disputes and labour-management conflicts under Nigerian law. Previously, he spent over a decade at GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc as Human Resources Director and Company Secretary for West and Central Africa, leading major mergers and change programmes. Earlier, as Director of Industrial Relations at NECA, he gained international HR experience through ILO fellowships in multiple countries, promoting best practices in the private sector. He holds a Master’s in Administration and is an alumnus of the International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva.

The Admission Process

Begin your path to professional and personal growth with our straightforward enrollment process.

Complete an application form online or make a request to execedsales@lbs.edu.ng

All applications undergo a thorough screening process prior to confirmation of admission.

The Learning and Customer Experience Manager will get in touch with you as soon as an admission is granted.

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