Course Overview

Hiring the right people is at the heart of every successful organization. Talent Acquisition Fundamentals provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills to identify, attract, and hire top talent in a competitive market. This course explores the end-to-end recruitment cycle, from workforce needs assessment to sourcing strategies, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring participants are equipped to make data-driven and people-focused hiring decisions.

Learners will gain insights into modern recruitment practices, including the use of technology, employer branding, and candidate experience. They will also explore how inclusivity, fairness, and legal compliance shape effective hiring practices.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Talent Acquisition Fundamentals.
• Learn core principles, frameworks, and tools relevant to Talent Acquisition Fundamentals.
• Apply practical strategies and insights to real-world HR scenarios.
• Strengthen professional capacity for HR excellence.

Course Curriculum Breakdown

Module 1 – Introduction to Talent Acquisition

• The difference between recruitment and talent acquisition
• Strategic importance of talent acquisition in business growth
• The talent acquisition lifecycle (planning → sourcing → selection → onboarding)

Module 2 – Workforce Planning and Candidate Sourcing

• Workforce needs analysis and forecasting
• Traditional vs. modern sourcing channels (job boards, referrals, social media, LinkedIn)
• Building talent pipelines and talent pools

Module 3 – Selection and Assessment Methods

• Structured vs. unstructured interviews
• Behavioral and competency-based interviewing
• Assessment tools (tests, case studies, group tasks)
• Legal and ethical considerations in selection

Module 4 – Candidate Experience and Onboarding

• Enhancing the candidate journey from application to offer
• Communicating with candidates effectively and timely
• Designing effective onboarding programs to drive engagement and retention
• Mini-project: Create a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for new hires

Extras & Takeaways

• Onboarding checklist
• End-to-end recruitment playbook
• Certificate of Completion

Who Should take this course:

• Aspiring HR Professionals
• Early level HR Professionals
• HR professionals and business partners
• Recruiters
• Hiring managers
• Business owners, and consultants involved in hiring decisions