Certified Ekasi Talent Acquisition Specialist

Certified Ekasi Talent Acquisition Specialist
Human Resources Intermediate

Certified Ekasi Talent Acquisition Specialist

Move beyond basic recruiting to strategic talent acquisition. This course covers employer branding, sourcing strategies, advanced interviewing techniques, and creating a positive candidate experience to win in the war for talent.

Course Description

Move beyond basic recruiting to strategic talent acquisition. This course covers employer branding, sourcing strategies, advanced interviewing techniques, and creating a positive candidate experience to win in the war for talent.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to create effective job descriptions and recruitment marketing materials|Skills to source passive candidates from various channels|Competence in conducting structured interviews and assessments|Proficiency in managing the candidate experience and negotiation process

Target Audience

Recruiters|HR professionals|Hiring managers|Business owners

10 Modules
82 Lessons
19h 20m

Understanding the "Ekasi" Economy: The formal, informal, SMME, and entrepreneurial landscape.

The Socio-Economic Context: Historical influences, current challenges (e.g., unemployment, infrastructure), and immense opportunities.

Defining the Role: How an Ekasi Talent Acquisition Specialist differs from a traditional recruiter. It's a community-centric, developmental role.

Key Stakeholders: Job seekers, SMMEs, Corporates with Ekasi strategies, NGOs, Community Leaders.
  • 1.1: Introduction to Talent Acquisition (45 min)
  • 1.2: Strategic Workforce Planning (50 min)
  • 1.3: Talent Acquisition Metrics and Analytics (50 min)
  • 1.4: Employer Branding and Talent Attraction (45 min)
  • 1.5: Sourcing Strategies and Techniques (50 min)
  • 1.6: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Talent Acquisition (55 min)
  • 1.7: Legal Foundations and Compliance in Hiring (50 min)

  • 2.1: Advanced Sourcing Techniques (45 min)
  • 2.2: Social Media Recruiting (40 min)
  • 2.3: Employee Referral Programs (40 min)
  • 2.4: Campus Recruiting and Early Talent Programs (50 min)
  • 2.5: Passive Candidate Engagement (45 min)
  • 2.6: Talent Pipelining and CRM (45 min)
  • 2.7: Sourcing Metrics and Optimization (40 min)

  • 3.1: Competency-Based Interviewing (50 min)
  • 3.2: Skills Assessment and Testing (45 min)
  • 3.3: Assessing Cultural Fit and Values Alignment (40 min)
  • 3.4: Reference Checking and Background Verification (40 min)
  • 3.5: Assessment Centers and Group Evaluations (50 min)
  • 3.6: Assessing Leadership and Management Potential (45 min)
  • 3.7: Making the Final Selection Decision (40 min)

  • 4.1: Designing a World-Class Candidate Experience (40 min)
  • 4.2: Effective Communication Throughout the Hiring Process (40 min)
  • 4.3: Offer Management and Negotiation (45 min)
  • 4.4: Structured Onboarding Programs (50 min)
  • 4.5: Remote and Hybrid Onboarding (45 min)
  • 4.6: Measuring Onboarding Effectiveness (40 min)
  • 4.7: Candidate Experience Case Studies and Best Practices (45 min)

  • 5.1: Ethical Foundations in Talent Acquisition (40 min)
  • 5.2: Anti-Discrimination Laws and Compliance (50 min)
  • 5.3: Data Privacy and GDPR/CCPA Compliance (45 min)
  • 5.4: Fair Chance Hiring and Ban the Box (40 min)
  • 5.5: Recordkeeping and Document Retention (40 min)
  • 5.6: Immigration Compliance and Work Authorization (45 min)
  • 5.7: Ethics Case Studies and Best Practices (45 min)

  • 6.1: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (45 min)
  • 6.2: Sourcing Tools and Chrome Extensions (45 min)
  • 6.3: Assessment and Interviewing Platforms (45 min)
  • 6.4: Background Check and Reference Tools (40 min)
  • 6.5: Building Your TA Tech Stack (45 min)
  • 6.6: Data Analytics and Reporting for TA (45 min)
  • 6.7: AI in Talent Acquisition - Opportunities and Risks (45 min)

  • 7.1: Global Employment Law Fundamentals (50 min)
  • 7.2: Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws (45 min)
  • 7.3: OFCCP Compliance for Federal Contractors (45 min)
  • 7.4: Workplace Harassment Prevention in Hiring (45 min)
  • 7.5: Remote and Cross-Border Hiring Compliance (50 min)
  • 7.6: Managing Immigration and Work Visas (55 min)
  • 7.7: Ethics and Compliance Case Studies (50 min)

  • 8.1: The Psychology of Candidate Experience (45 min)
  • 8.1: The Psychology of Candidate Experience (45 min)
  • 8.2: Candidate Personas and Journey Mapping (45 min)
  • 8.2: Candidate Personas and Journey Mapping (45 min)
  • 8.3: Writing Candidate-Centric Job Descriptions (40 min)
  • 8.3: Writing Candidate-Centric Job Descriptions (40 min)
  • 8.4: The Art of Candidate Rejection (40 min)
  • 8.4: The Art of Candidate Rejection (40 min)
  • 8.5: Measuring and Improving Candidate Experience (45 min)
  • 8.5: Measuring and Improving Candidate Experience (45 min)
  • 8.6: Case Studies in Exceptional Candidate Experience (50 min)
  • 8.6: Case Studies in Exceptional Candidate Experience (50 min)
  • 8.7: Building a Candidate Experience Program (50 min)
  • 8.7: Building a Candidate Experience Program (50 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
  • 10.1: Introduction to Research Methods in TA (45 min)
  • 10.2: Survey Design for Candidate Feedback (45 min)
  • 10.3: Analyzing Hiring Funnel Data (50 min)
  • 10.4: Validity and Reliability in Assessment (50 min)
  • 10.5: A/B Testing in Recruitment (45 min)
  • 10.6: Interpreting and Presenting TA Data (45 min)
  • 10.7: Research Methods Workshop - TA Case Studies (60 min)

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • 9.1: What is Integrated Thinking in Talent Acquisition? (45 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • 9.2: Strategic Reasoning for Talent Professionals (50 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • 9.3: Critical Thinking in Candidate Assessment (45 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • 9.4: Data-Driven Decision Making in TA (50 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)
  • 9.5: Communicating TA Insights to Leadership (45 min)
  • 9.6: Ethical Reasoning in Complex Hiring Decisions (45 min)
  • 9.7: Practical Workshop - Integrated Thinking Scenarios (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Talent Acquisition Specialist certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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Duration 35 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Human Resources
Modules 10
Total Lessons 82
Last Updated May 2026
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