Level 1 Certificate in Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
Course Overview
The Level 1 Certificate in Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding introduces learners to the essential processes involved in attracting, selecting, and integrating new employees into an organization. This course is ideal for individuals starting a career in HR or talent acquisition, providing a structured understanding of recruitment strategies, interview techniques, and onboarding practices that promote employee retention and engagement.
Benefits
- Understand the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding lifecycle.
- Learn how to write job descriptions, conduct interviews, and assess candidates.
- Gain practical skills for organizing onboarding and orientation programs.
- Build a foundation for advancing into recruitment or HR assistant roles.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the key stages of the recruitment and selection process.
- Draft effective job advertisements and role descriptions.
- Apply basic screening and interviewing techniques.
- Understand the legal and ethical aspects of hiring.
- Plan and execute onboarding programs that promote engagement and retention.
Study Units
- Introduction to Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- The purpose and importance of recruitment.
- Internal vs. external hiring methods.
- Job Analysis and Role Description
- Creating job descriptions and person specifications.
- Identifying essential skills and qualifications.
- Attracting and Screening Candidates
- Writing job adverts and posting to appropriate channels.
- Reviewing CVs and shortlisting candidates.
- Interviewing and Selection Techniques
- Planning and conducting structured interviews.
- Evaluating candidates objectively and legally.
- Legal and Ethical Hiring Practices
- Equal opportunity and non-discriminatory recruitment.
- Confidentiality, data protection, and employment laws.
- Employee Onboarding and Integration
- Orientation vs. onboarding.
- Introducing company culture, policies, and procedures.
- First-day preparation and early engagement strategies.
Who is this designed for?
This certificate is ideal for:
- Aspiring HR and recruitment professionals.
- HR assistants and administrative staff involved in hiring.
- Managers and team leads responsible for recruitment.
- Small business owners building internal hiring processes.
- Students or graduates exploring talent acquisition careers.
Career Progression
Upon completing this course, learners can:
- Move into HR Assistant, Recruitment Coordinator, or Talent Acquisition Associate roles.
- Progress to Level 2 Certificates in Interviewing, Employee Relations, or HR Operations.
- Begin a pathway toward qualifications like CIPD, PHRi, or SHRM-CP.
- Gain practical readiness for internships or junior HR roles.
Why Us?
- Focused and Practical: Learn real-world recruitment and onboarding practices.
- Career-Oriented: Prepares learners for immediate roles in HR support.
- Taught by Experts: Delivered by professionals with hands-on recruitment experience.
- Globally Recognized Certificate: A valuable credential to boost your HR profile.