Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning
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Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning
This course is part of HR Training and Talent Management Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze HR planning processes and apply workforce forecasting techniques.
Evaluate recruitment strategies and talent sourcing methods for organizations.
Implement structured hiring practices aligned with workforce and business goals.
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May 2026
7 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learn how to connect workforce planning with recruitment strategy to attract the right talent, improve hiring quality, and support organizational growth. This course helps learners understand Human Resource Planning, workforce forecasting, job analysis, and practical talent sourcing methods used in modern HR functions.
The course begins with strategic workforce planning foundations, where learners explore Human Resource Planning processes, forecasting techniques, and the internal and external factors that influence hiring decisions. Learners will understand how organizations anticipate workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and align talent acquisition with business goals. As the course progresses, learners examine the role of job analysis in recruitment planning and how clear role definitions support better hiring decisions. The course then focuses on recruitment strategy and talent sourcing methods, including internal hiring, promotions, and employee referrals that help organizations improve hiring efficiency and organizational fit. What makes this course unique is its integrated focus on both HR planning and recruitment execution. Instead of only explaining how to hire, it helps learners understand why and when hiring decisions should be made. By the end of the course, learners will be able to analyze workforce needs, apply HR planning techniques, evaluate recruitment strategies, and use structured sourcing methods to make informed talent acquisition decisions.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of Human Resource Planning (HRP) and its strategic role in talent acquisition. Learners will explore workforce planning, HRP processes, forecasting techniques, and key internal and external factors influencing HR decisions, along with the importance of job analysis in effective recruitment.
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6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 57 minutes
- HRP Objectives & Workforce Planningβ’7 minutes
- HRP Basics & Talent Acquisition Flowβ’11 minutes
- HRP Process & Strategic Planningβ’9 minutes
- HRP Forecasting & Action Planningβ’9 minutes
- Factors Affecting HRPβ’9 minutes
- Recruitment Basics & Job Analysisβ’12 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Strategic Workforce Planning & HR Foundationsβ’30 minutes
- Introduction to HR Planningβ’10 minutes
- HR Planning Process & Forecastingβ’10 minutes
- Understanding HR Planning Dynamicsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on recruitment strategies and talent sourcing methods essential for building an effective workforce. Learners will understand recruitment fundamentals, internal factors influencing hiring decisions, and explore internal sourcing techniques such as promotions and employee referrals to improve hiring efficiency and organizational fit.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 29 minutes
- Importance of Recruitmentβ’7 minutes
- Internal Factors Affecting Recruitmentβ’6 minutes
- Internal Sources of Recruitmentβ’8 minutes
- Employee Referrals & Internal Hiringβ’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Recruitment Strategy & Talent Sourcingβ’30 minutes
- Recruitment Fundamentalsβ’10 minutes
- Internal Talent Sourcing Strategiesβ’10 minutes
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