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Talent Acquisition Fundamentals

Talent acquisition is one of the most strategic functions in any organisation. This course walks you through the complete hiring lifecycle, from understanding why roles exist to making great offers that stick. Whether you are new to recruiting or looking to formalise your knowledge, this course gives you practical frameworks, real-world language, and the confidence to run professional hiring processes.

What you'll learn

Understand the difference between talent acquisition and recruitment
Write clear, compelling job descriptions
Source candidates across multiple channels
Screen CVs and applications efficiently
Conduct structured interviews with confidence
Evaluate candidates fairly and consistently
Manage the offer and pre-boarding process

Curriculum

1

Foundations of Talent Acquisition

3 lessons
  • What is talent acquisition?
  • The hiring lifecycle explained
  • Understanding workforce planning
2

Writing Job Descriptions That Work

2 lessons
  • Anatomy of a strong job description
  • Inclusive language in job ads
3

Sourcing Candidates

3 lessons
  • Active vs. passive candidates
  • Sourcing channels and tools
  • Building a talent pipeline
4

Screening and Interviewing

2 lessons
  • CV screening best practices
  • Structured interviews
5

Offers, Decisions and Onboarding

3 lessons
  • Making the hiring decision
  • The offer process
  • Pre-boarding and the first 30 days
FreeAlways
Duration5 hours
Lessons13 lessons
Pass mark70%
Certificate✓ Included

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