Talent Acquisition Strategy
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Talent Acquisition Strategy
This course is part of Managing the Talent Lifecycle Specialization
Instructor: Christina Chung
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What you'll learn
How to connect workforce planning, job documentation, and recruitment strategy to real hiring needs
Use sourcing methods, digital recruiting tools, and recruitment metrics to build stronger candidate pipelines
Skills you'll gain
- HR Tech
- Strategic Sourcing
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- Talent Recruitment
- Branding
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Workplace inclusivity
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Human Resources Management and Planning
- Human Resource Strategy
- Human Resources
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Talent Pipelining
- Talent Sourcing
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June 2026
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this course, you’ll learn how to build a stronger talent acquisition strategy by connecting recruiting decisions to real workforce needs. You’ll explore how to plan for future hiring, write clearer job descriptions, choose effective recruitment channels, and design inclusive strategies that attract broader, better-matched candidate pools.
You’ll also learn how employer branding, sourcing methods, digital recruiting tools, and recruitment metrics shape hiring outcomes. Along the way, you’ll practice thinking strategically about where candidates come from, how organizations engage them, and how data can reveal what is working--and what needs to improve. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to evaluate recruiting approaches, develop targeted sourcing plans for hard-to-fill roles, and use evidence-based practices to support fair, efficient, and effective hiring. Whether you’re new to HR or looking to strengthen your recruiting skills, this course will help you move beyond reactive hiring and approach talent acquisition as a strategic business function.
Strong hiring starts with planning, not reaction. In this module, you’ll explore how to anticipate workforce needs, define roles clearly, and make informed recruitment decisions. You’ll examine workforce planning, job documentation, recruitment channels, and inclusive strategies. By the end, you’ll be able to align hiring efforts with organizational goals and approach talent acquisition more strategically and consistently.
What's included
5 videos4 readings1 assignment
5 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Instructor Introduction and Course Overview•5 minutes
- Workforce Planning•7 minutes
- Job Descriptions and Specifications•7 minutes
- Recruitment Channels•7 minutes
- Recruitment Strategies•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Course Outline•5 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Workforce Planning•5 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Recruitment Channels•5 minutes
- Review: Module Key Concepts•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Practice Assessment: Module 1•20 minutes
Attracting the right candidates requires more than posting jobs—it requires intentional sourcing, strong employer branding, and smart use of technology. In this module, you’ll explore how organizations shape candidate perceptions, identify and engage talent, and evaluate recruitment effectiveness. You’ll examine sourcing methods, digital tools, and key metrics. By the end, you’ll be able to make more informed, data-driven recruitment decisions.
What's included
4 videos3 readings1 assignment
4 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Employer Branding•7 minutes
- Effectiveness of Recruitment Strategies•7 minutes
- Common Sourcing Methods•8 minutes
- Digital Recruiting Tools and Platforms•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Employer Branding•5 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Common Sourcing Methods•5 minutes
- Review: Module Key Concepts•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Practice Assessment: Module 2•20 minutes
Filling hard-to-fill roles requires more targeted and proactive sourcing approaches. In this module, you’ll explore how to develop sourcing plans, use social media to build talent pipelines, and apply inclusive tactics to expand access to qualified candidates. You’ll also examine how to measure sourcing effectiveness. By the end, you’ll be able to design and refine sourcing efforts based on data and market realities.
What's included
4 videos3 readings1 assignment
4 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Targeted Sourcing Plans•8 minutes
- Social Media Recruiting Strategies•8 minutes
- Inclusive Sourcing Tactics•7 minutes
- Sourcing Effectiveness•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Targeted Sourcing Plans•5 minutes
- Supporting Reading: Inclusive Sourcing Tactics•5 minutes
- Review: Module Key Concepts•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Practice Assessment: Module 3•20 minutes
Now it’s time to bring everything together. In this final module, you’ll apply workforce planning, sourcing, branding, and recruitment strategies to real hiring scenarios. You’ll evaluate trade-offs, select appropriate approaches, and use data to guide decisions. By the end, you’ll be able to approach talent acquisition as a connected system and make informed, strategic choices in complex hiring situations.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Course Wrap-Up•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 12 minutes
- Review: Course Key Concepts•10 minutes
- Congratulations and What’s Next•1 minute
- Course Attributions•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Course •40 minutes
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