This course focuses on all aspects of the talent acquisition process. You will learn how to forecast workforce needs, source and recruit talented candidates, and hire and onboard new employees.
Talent Acquisition
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Talent Acquisition
This course is part of HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate
Instructors: Brad Boyson
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Approx. 17 hours
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What you'll learn
Create a job analysis and write a job description
Create a talent recruitment strategy
Identify and explain all stages of the talent acquisition life cycle
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Assessments
17 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This week you will be introduced to the HRCI Program and learn what you need to be successful in this course. You will learn about different staffing options and understand different tools for forecasting workplace needs. Finally, you will differentiate common design approaches and understand legal considerations in job design in the US.
What's included
17 videos9 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This week you will learn how to write a job description and how to perform a job analysis. You will understand the different methods you can use to recruit and track applicants in a diverse workforce.
What's included
10 videos3 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this week, you will discuss the talent acquisition life cycle and learn how to apply different candidate sourcing methods. You will learn how to screen candidates for positions and how to effectively interview candidates. Finally, you will evaluate prospective employees and understand different test options used in the employee evaluation stage.
What's included
24 videos3 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
In your final week of Course 1, you will learn core elements of negotiation, job offers and employment contracts and how to implement best practices for employee onboarding. You will understand the core components of the employee handbook and explore retention activities and strategies that help to retain talent.
What's included
15 videos8 readings5 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts
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