Why choose the PMA Academy?
Sign up today to advance your global mobility expertise and lead the
way in fostering global people collaboration, transforming international
HR and global talent management.
“At the PMA Academy, our vision is to empower Global Mobility and HR
professionals by providing practical, relevant, and forward-thinking education.
We aim to equip our participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to
thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic global environment, bridging
the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications.”
Daniel Zinner
Co-Founder People Mobility Alliance
Our last workshop
Global Mobility Professional Course
Modules
Start with the basics. This foundational module introduces the core concepts of global mobility and gives you insights into current industry trends. Plus, learn the role HR professionals play in facilitating international assignments.
You’ll understand why developing a global mindset and cultural intelligence is vital in your workplace.
We will also provide you with strategies to provide effective expat support to ensure successful assignments and employee satisfaction.
What you’ll learn:
- Key trends shaping global mobility today
- The role of HR in managing international talent
- Importance of a global mindset and cultural intelligence
- Expat support strategies and best practices
Speaker:
Daniel Zinner
Co-Founder People Mobility Alliance
Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof
Managing Partner People Mobility Alliance
“The ‘Global Mobility Intro & Trends’ module serves as a foundation for understanding the evolving world of Global Mobility. We cover key trends, emerging challenges, and how to adapt to the changing landscape, setting the stage for participants to become strategic players in their organisations.”
Compliance is a critical element of global mobility management.
This module covers the essential components, including immigration laws, taxation policies and social security considerations.
You will get all the information needed to ensure your organisation stays compliant across borders.
What you’ll learn:
- Key immigration requirements for international assignees
- Taxation and social security implications in global mobility
- Best practices for managing compliance risks
Lecturer:
Susanne C. F. Turner
Attorney at Law
/02.1 Immigration
Julia Wilkens
Director Employment Tax
/02.2 Employment Tax
Ronja Schmidt
Manager Employment Tax
Sebastian Buschhorn
Senior Manager, International Social Security
/02.3 Social Security
“Applying the right social security law to international employee assignments ensures compliance, protects employees’ needs and supports global mobility for sustainable business growth.”
If you want to streamline your global mobility processes, you need to know how to effectively manage vendors.
This module is designed to give you an overview of the service provider landscape and help you understand the key players in relocation, immigration, tax services and more.
You will learn how to select, manage and evaluate vendors to ensure the highest level of service and cost-efficiency for your business.
What you’ll learn:
- Overview of global mobility service providers
- Best practices for selecting and managing vendors
- How to evaluate vendor performance and ensure value
Lecturer:
Daniel Zinner
Co-Founder People Mobility Alliance
“The ‘GM Vendor Management’ module is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the service provider landscape in Global Mobility. By exploring key vendors and their offerings, you’ll learn how to effectively manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and maximise the value of these partnerships, ensuring your organisation’s mobility program runs smoothly and efficiently.”
This module focuses on teaching you how to identify and analyse key data points for managing international assignments, and how to use that data to make better, more informed decisions.
What you’ll learn:
- Key data for effective global mobility management
- How to collect, analyse, and use mobility data
- Using data for strategic decision-making in global mobility
Lecturer:
Mira Pathak
Co-Founder People Mobility Alliance & Associate Director – Client Solutions EMEA at AIRINC
Explore the future of global mobility. The Rise of remote work and flexibility has led to changing needs of both employees and organisations.
Develop modern strategies for remote work, hybrid teams, short and long-term assignments that align with today’s flexible work environments.
What you’ll learn:
- The latest trends in flexible work arrangements
- Managing hybrid/remote work and modern assignment structures
- Best practices for adapting to the future of work in global mobility
Lecturer:
Dorothee Schweigard
Director Compliance Research Center
“Working temporarily abroad, whether initiated by the employer or the employee is no longer the exception but the norm. The challenges of compliance and internal organisational concerns can be addressed through innovative initiatives and the optimisation of complex processes. HR can play a pivotal role as an enabler, positioning itself positively within the organisation.”
Build critical cross-cultural skills to drive successful global team collaboration and enhance performance.
Using real-world use cases, you will explore how to foster cross-cultural understanding and integrate it into your global mobility strategy.
What you’ll learn:
- How intercultural diversity enhances global mobility
- Real-life case studies demonstrating the impact of cultural competence
- Strategies for integrating cross-cultural training into mobility programs
Lecturer:
Dr. Winfried Guba
Vice President Global Advisory Services, Central Europe, NetExpat
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way everyone works—global mobility professionals included.
In this module, you will explore the latest AI tools and how they can help streamline administrative tasks, improve decision-making and enhance efficiency.
What you’ll learn:
- How AI is revolutionising global mobility management
- Practical AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making
- Future trends in AI for global mobility
Lecturer:
Alexander Lieder
Entrepreneur in Residence
“We as a company reinvented ourselves using GenAI, and everyone of us integrated it into our daily lives – so should you!”
Learn how to tell your story in the most effective way to communicate the value of global mobility to key stakeholders.
You will discover how to craft a compelling narrative to build a strong business case around the strategic benefits of international assignments.
What you’ll learn:
- How to create a narrative that highlights the strategic importance of global mobility
- Techniques for using data and real-life examples to build a compelling business case
- Best practices for engaging stakeholders and communicating the ROI of global mobility
Lecturer:
Damian Porter
Head of Sales & Partnerships, Noah Mobility
Bridge the gap between global mobility and broader HR strategies.
Learn how to apply all the knowledge gained throughout the program to develop a sustainable, long-term HR strategy that aligns with your company’s goals.
This module focuses on how to integrate mobility practices into talent management for long-term success.
What you’ll learn:
- How to integrate global mobility practices into HR strategy
- Using global mobility knowledge to create long-term organisational success
- Developing a sustainable and forward-thinking HR approach
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof
Managing Partner People Mobility Alliance
“In our ‘HR Strategy’ module, we help you connect the dots between Global Mobility and broader HR objectives. By focusing on integrating mobility into your overall HR strategy, you’ll learn how to align mobility efforts with long-term organisational goals, enhancing talent management, employee experience, and sustainable business growth. This elective module provides the basis for the next course: GLOBAL MOBILITY EXPERT COURSE”
Learning Format
Our global mobility professional course is aimed at HR professionals and global mobility experts.
“The PMA Academy was founded to address the growing need for specialised training
in Global Mobility. Our purpose is to offer a learning platform that goes beyond
traditional content by incorporating real-life examples and applicable experiences.
We strive to make the academy a go-to resource for GM and HR professionals who want
to elevate their careers and drive meaningful change within their organisations.”
Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof
Managing Partner People Mobility Alliance
Our Global Mobility Courses
At PMA Academy, we offer a comprehensive learning path with three sequential courses designed to advance participants’ expertise in Global Mobility:
Global Mobility Professional
This foundational course equips participants with essential skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-evolving global environment. It bridges theoretical concepts and real-world applications, creating a solid base for further specialisation.
Global Mobility Expert
Building on the foundational course, this program delves deeper into integrating Global Mobility expertise into areas like Strategy, ESG, and Talent Management, preparing professionals to align mobility practices with broader organisational goals.
Global Mobility Leader
The third course prepares participants to strategically apply their learned skills to shape HR strategy and drive business transformation, positioning Global Mobility as a core driver of organisational success.
