The Certified Strategic Talent Acquisition Professional (C-STAP)

Course Code: HRM 3202

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22 - 26 Sep 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

10 - 14 Nov 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

Introduction

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In today’s dynamic and competitive landscape, organizations must evolve beyond traditional recruitment practices and adopt a forward-thinking, strategy-driven approach to talent acquisition. The Certified Strategic Talent Acquisition Professional (C-STAP) is an advanced certification program designed to empower HR and recruitment professionals with the competencies, tools, and insights required to build high-impact talent acquisition strategies that align with broader business goals.

This intensive 5-day course provides a deep dive into the strategic elements of talent acquisition—from employer branding and recruitment marketing to candidate experience, analytics, and workforce planning. Participants will engage in interactive case studies, peer collaboration, and strategic exercises that culminate in a capstone project. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to elevate their talent acquisition functions to a strategic business partner level.

Understand the distinction between tactical recruitment and strategic talent acquisition.
Align talent acquisition practices with organizational vision, mission, and workforce plans.
Build and communicate a compelling employer brand to attract top-tier candidates.
Apply innovative sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies.
Implement structured, bias-free assessment and selection processes.
Use analytics and technology, including AI and ATS, to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
Integrate DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) practices into every stage of hiring.
Design robust onboarding and retention strategies to support long-term engagement.
Develop a comprehensive, data-informed talent acquisition strategy for their business unit or organization.

Talent Acquisition Managers and Specialists
Recruitment Professionals (in-house and agency-based)
HR Business Partners and Generalists involved in hiring
Workforce Planning Analysts
Employer Branding Professionals
Senior HR Professionals transitioning into a strategic talent role

Strategic Talent Acquisition Framework

Understanding Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment
Differentiating between tactical recruitment and strategic talent acquisition
The evolving role of talent acquisition in organizational success

Aligning Talent Acquisition with Business Strategy

Identifying organizational goals and workforce planning
Developing a talent acquisition strategy that supports business objectives

Employer Branding and Value Proposition

Crafting a compelling employer brand
Communicating value propositions to attract top talent

Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing

Talent Sourcing Strategies
Leveraging job boards, social media, and professional networks
Engaging passive candidates and building talent pipelines

Recruitment Marketing Techniques

Utilizing content marketing to attract candidates
Measuring the effectiveness of recruitment campaigns

Diversity and Inclusion in Sourcing

Implementing strategies to attract diverse talent

Addressing unconscious bias in sourcing processes

Candidate Assessment and Selection

Designing Effective Assessment Processes
Developing competency-based interview frameworks
Utilizing assessment tools and psychometric testing

Structured Interviewing Techniques

Conducting behavioural and situational interviews
Training interviewers for consistency and fairness

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Ensuring compliance with employment laws

Maintaining candidate confidentiality and data protection

Technology and Analytics in Talent Acquisition

Leveraging Technology in Recruitment
Implementing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Utilizing AI and automation in screening processes

Talent Acquisition Metrics and Analytics

Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs)
Analysing data to improve recruitment strategies

Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loops

Gathering feedback from candidates and hiring managers

Refining processes based on data insights

Onboarding and Strategic Workforce Planning

Effective Onboarding Practices
Designing onboarding programs that enhance retention
Integrating new hires into organizational culture

Succession Planning and Talent Development

Identifying high-potential employees
Creating career pathways and development plans

Strategic Workforce Planning

Forecasting future talent needs
Aligning talent acquisition with long-term organizational strategy

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Flexible deadlines

Customized dates accordance to your schedule

Shareable Certificate

Earn certificate upon completion

COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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