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Recruitment Courses

Recruitment courses can help you learn candidate sourcing, interview techniques, and employer branding strategies. You can build skills in assessing cultural fit, leveraging social media for outreach, and creating effective job descriptions. Many courses introduce tools like applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and data analytics platforms, showing how these tools streamline the hiring process and enhance decision-making.


Popular Recruitment Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Sourcing and Screening Applicants

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Sourcing, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Management, Strategic Sourcing, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Market Research, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Information Gathering and Vetting

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Information Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Manage Your Job Applications with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, AI Enablement, Google Sheets, Google Gemini

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Delegation Skills, Business Management, People Management, Subcontracting, Recruitment, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Workforce Management, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Unsupervised Learning, Business, Contract Negotiation, R Programming, Operations Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Recruitment

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, User Accounts, Target Audience, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, People Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Recognizing Others, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Qualitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    468 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Develop Talent and Coach for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular recruitment courses

  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • Sourcing and Screening Applicants : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Information Gathering and Vetting: Arizona State University
  • Manage Your Job Applications with AI: Google
  • Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management: The State University of New York
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment: Coursera
  • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis

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