Talent Acquisition Essentials

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• Disclaimer 01:00

  • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Talent Acquisition 12:00

  • 2: Lesson-1 Overview of talent acquisition 03:00
  • 3: Lesson-2 Importance of talent acquisition in modern organizations 03:00
  • 4: Lesson-3 Key responsibilities of a talent acquisition specialist 03:00
  • 5: Lesson-4 Trends and challenges in talent acquisition 03:00

• Lecture 2: Recruitment Strategies 13:00

  • 6: Lesson-1 Understanding recruitment lifecycles 03:00
  • 7: Lesson-2 Developing effective job descriptions and person specifications 03:00
  • 8: Lesson-3 Utilizing online job boards and social media platforms for recruitment 03:00
  • 9: Lesson-4 Building and managing talent pipelines 04:00

• Lecture 3: Sourcing and Screening Candidates 13:00

  • 10: Lesson-1 Techniques for sourcing passive candidates 04:00
  • 11: Lesson-2 Screening resumes and applications effectively 02:00
  • 12: Lesson-3 Implementing applicant tracking systems (ATS) 03:00
  • 13: Lesson-4 Legal and ethical considerations in candidate screening 04:00

• Lecture 4: Interviewing Techniques 12:00

  • 14: Lesson-1 Types of interviews: , unstructured, behavioural, and competency-based 03:00
  • 15: Lesson-2 Conducting effective interviews: questioning techniques and 03:00
  • 16: Lesson-3 Assessing candidates' cultural fit and soft skills 03:00
  • 17: Lesson-4 Handling difficult interview situations 03:00

• Lecture 5: Candidate Evaluation and Selection 14:00

  • 18: Lesson-1 Developing criteria for candidate evaluation 03:00
  • 19: Lesson-2 Using assessment tools and techniques 04:00
  • 20: Lesson-3 Collaborating with hiring managers in the selection process 03:00
  • 21: Lesson-4 Making data-driven hiring decisions 04:00

• Lecture 6: Onboarding and Retention 15:00

  • 22: Lesson-1 Importance of onboarding in the recruitment process 03:00
  • 23: Lesson-2 Designing and implementing successful onboarding programs 04:00
  • 24: Lesson-3 Strategies for employee engagement and retention 04:00
  • 25: Lesson-4 Measuring the effectiveness of onboarding and retention efforts 04:00

• Lecture 7: Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Acquisition 16:00

  • 26: Lesson-1 Understanding diversity and inclusion in the workplace 04:00
  • 27: Lesson-2 Strategies for promoting diversity in recruitment 04:00
  • 28: Lesson-3 Overcoming biases in the hiring process 04:00
  • 29: Lesson-4 Creating inclusive recruitment practices 04:00

• Lecture 8: Future Trends in Talent Acquisition 12:00

  • 30: Lesson-1 Emerging technologies in talent acquisition 03:00
  • 31: Lesson-2 Remote recruitment and virtual hiring processes 03:00
  • 32: Lesson-3 Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence in recruitment 03:00
  • 33: Lesson-4 Adapting to the evolving landscape of talent acquisition 03:00

• Assessment 10:00

  • 34: Final Exam 10:00

The Talent Acquisition Essentials course consists of eight structured lectures, followed by an assessment and final exam, each designed to build understanding progressively across key talent acquisition functions.

The course begins with an introduction to talent acquisition, outlining its role in modern organisations, key responsibilities of a Talent Acquisition Specialist, and current trends and challenges affecting recruitment practices.

Recruitment strategies focus on understanding recruitment lifecycles, developing clear job descriptions and person specifications, and using online job boards and social media platforms effectively. Learners also explore how talent pipelines are built and managed.

Sourcing and screening candidates examine techniques for sourcing passive candidates, screening applications, using applicant tracking systems, and applying legal and ethical considerations throughout the screening process.

Interviewing techniques explore different interview formats, questioning methods, cultural fit assessment, and handling challenging interview situations in a professional and fair manner.

Candidate evaluation and selection focus on developing evaluation criteria, using assessment tools, collaborating with hiring managers, and supporting data-informed hiring decisions.

Onboarding and retention examine the importance of onboarding, designing effective onboarding programmes, improving employee engagement, and measuring retention outcomes.

Diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition explore inclusive recruitment practices, bias awareness, and strategies for promoting diversity and fairness throughout the hiring process.

Future trends in talent acquisition examine emerging technologies, remote recruitment practices, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and how Talent Acquisition Specialists adapt to changing recruitment landscapes.

The course concludes with an assessment and final exam to evaluate understanding of talent acquisition principles, professional practices, and ethical considerations.

Certification

After successful completion of the Talent Acquisition Essentials course, learners receive a free digital certificate confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.

This Talent Acquisition Specialist course is suitable for learners with an interest in recruitment, HR administration, people operations, or workforce planning. It is ideal for students, entry-level HR professionals, recruitment assistants, hiring coordinators, or individuals preparing for further study in human resources or talent management.

No formal qualifications are required to enrol on this Talent Acquisition Specialist course. Learners should have a basic standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment and final exam is required to successfully finish the course.

This Talent Acquisition Specialist course can support progression into recruitment support roles, HR administration, hiring coordination, people operations teams, or further academic study related to talent acquisition and human resource management.

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