Module 1: Introduction to Talent Acquisition Understanding the talent acquisition lifecycle Recruitment vs. talent acquisition Aligning hiring strategy with company goals Workforce planning and forecasting talent needs

Module 2: Building an Employer Brand What makes a compelling employer brand Communicating culture, mission, and values Using social media and digital platforms for branding Measuring and improving employer brand perception

Module 3: Sourcing Strategies Internal vs. external sourcing Job boards, recruitment agencies, and social networks Employee referral programs Passive vs. active candidates

Module 4: Job Descriptions and Advertisements Writing clear and inclusive job descriptions Defining must-have vs. nice-to-have criteria Structuring effective job ads for different platforms Compliance in job postings

Module 5: Screening and Shortlisting Resume and application review techniques Pre-screening calls and assessments Applicant tracking systems (ATS) Avoiding unconscious bias in screening

Module 6: Interviewing Techniques Structured, unstructured, and behavioral interviews Competency-based and situational questions Interviewer training and evaluation methods Red flags and decision-making consistency

Module 7: Candidate Assessment Tools Psychometric and personality testing Skills and technical assessments Culture-fit evaluations Case studies and group exercises

Module 8: Selection and Hiring Decisions Comparing candidates objectively Panel discussions and consensus decision-making Extending offers and negotiation Rejection communication and maintaining talent pools

Module 9: Onboarding for Retention Planning and delivering a structured onboarding process Integrating new hires into the team and culture First 90 days: setting goals and expectations Measuring onboarding success