Struggling to Transition to Strategic HR? Master how to work Strategically in Just 8 Weeks!

Join Claire Cathcart’s proven program and unlock the confidence, tools, and strategies to excel in HR leadership roles. Designed for HR professionals ready to move into Strategic Partnering roles.

Why This Course is Essential for Your Career

This course is designed for HR professionals ready to step into strategic leadership roles. Led by Claire Cathcart and joined by industry experts, this course offers practical tools, personalised guidance, and real-world strategies to help you navigate the transition from operational to strategic HR.

You have the option of a 2 day course or an 8 week programme.

£875

  • Perfect for learners looking to move from operational to strategic HR.

  • Weekly 90-minute live sessions with Claire Cathcart over 8 weeks or a 2 day intensive course

  • Special guest session with Data Expert Lara Holding-Jones (as part of the 8 week programme)

  • Lifetime access to course content.

  • 1-month free access to the ELEVATE Hub Membership platform (includes 40+ Masterclasses).

A Proven Program Backed by Results

Led by Claire Cathcart, an experienced HR leader. Features industry experts, including Data Expert Lara Holding-Jones.

Combines live sessions, practical tools, and personalised support.

What You’ll Gain from This Course

Master the Role of a Strategic HR Partner

Gain clarity on what’s truly expected in a strategic HR role.Build a 30/60/90-day success plan to make an immediate impact in your organisation. Learn how to position yourself as an invaluable resource to your leadership team.

Build Strong Relationships with Stakeholders

Develop advanced communication and collaboration skills to foster trust and credibility. Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities. Gain techniques to establish your voice as a trusted advisor across all levels.

Think Strategically and Drive Results

Transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive, strategic thinking. Discover step-by-step guidance for creating a People Strategy and People Plan aligned with your organisation’s goals. Learn how to connect HR initiatives directly to business performance for maximum impact.

Deliver Measurable Value as a Strategic HR Advisor

Strengthen your approach to attraction, recruitment, and performance management. Understand how to align HR initiatives with business priorities to demonstrate tangible value. Build a reputation as a go-to expert who drives measurable outcomes.

Influence and Negotiate with Confidence

Master the key skills of negotiation and influencing to win support for your ideas. Gain tools to lead critical conversations and navigate high-stakes situations with ease. Position yourself as a trusted advisor who can guide organisational decisions.

Harness the Power of Data and Reporting

Learn how to review, analyse, and interpret HR data to uncover trends and insights. Develop impactful board-level reports that speak the language of senior leadership. Use data-driven strategies to solidify your credibility as a strategic leader

Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Build Unshakable Confidence

Silence the inner critic holding you back and unlock your full potential. Develop tools to tackle imposter syndrome and present yourself as a strong, capable leader. Build the mindset and resilience needed to thrive in high-pressure situations.

Create a Career Roadmap for Your Future

Get personalised guidance during your final 1:1 session to map out your career goals. Learn how to craft a standout CV that showcases your strategic expertise. Define clear, actionable next steps to progress toward your dream role.

Client Testimonials

  • Rebekah Ross - People Partner

    Absolutely, highly recommend the ‘How to become a strategic HR partner’ course with Claire.

    The course content was practical and applicable, it’s not just theory, you can actually apply the tools and techniques to your day-to-day role.

    It’s also a really great group size, it’s not too big, so you get to know everyone and have genuine conversations about your current work which helps create a sense of collaboration and togetherness.

  • Karys Eagle - HR Manager

    I am an HR Manager of 10 years, having recently completed the How to Become a Strategic HR Business Partner course, led by Claire.

    I really would recommend this course as well as joining the Elevate Hub. In some ways, I found this more useful than my CIPD qualification as the course focuses on real life examples and how to put the techniques learned into practice.

    I have grown so much following this course, even my management team have quickly noticed a difference. If I could, I would do this course over again as every session is slightly different based on the cohort you have. Thank you Claire

  • Amelia Lyth - People Business Partner

    I took Claire's Strategic HR course and it completely changed the way I look at my role of People Partner. It gave me new ideas and prompted me to think deeper about aspects of the role. It helped to build my confidence and fill knowledge gaps!

    I did the 2 day course, which was intense, but worked really well for me.
    I would highly recommend the course.

  • Annette Diaz - HR Professional

    I joined Claire’s cohort of people to learn more about strategic HR, on her 2 day course, which was just brilliant.

    She covers not only the hot topics of being a fantastic HR business partner, but made it really practical as well, to support us all in taking elements straight into practice.

    Her own experience really adds to the learning experience too. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Claire is a fantastic facilitator of learning, great pace and engagement. I would highly recommend Claire as a mentor, CV reviewer and learning course provider.

  • Kornela Menon

    What Claire is offering via ELEVATE Hub is truly unique and valuable. Bridging the gap between operational transactional HR and strategic partnering can be challenging for HR professionals. The uncertainty about how to effectively grow and develop in this direction can pose a significant barrier. While exceptional managers can support this journey, Claire's analogy of “flipping the mindset” provided me with a fresh perspective.


    I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to attend this course, and I highly recommend it to my fellow HR colleagues seeking to excel in the strategic partnering space. Thank you, Claire!

Listen up.

Niall took part in our 8-week programme and sent over this lovely voice note about his experience — shared here with his permission. If you’re curious about the programme or thinking it might be a good fit for you, feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to chat.