Courses and Certifications for Recruiters

As professionals in the recruitment and selection field, it is crucial to keep up to date on new strategies and technological advances. Developing new skills related to the field in which we work never hurts, as they help us advance in our careers. Acquiring new knowledge is not just for beginners, since trends are always changing, technology is always innovating, and job opportunities are always improving. Training is key; no matter what we specialize in, the right thing to do is to stay up to date.

Most recruiters know the importance of constant training, and fortunately, we live in an age when accessing educational content could not be easier. There are now numerous online universities and courses aimed at recruiters as well as other professions. Taking online courses will help you advance in your career and make you more attractive to the companies you aspire to work for in the future, and the fact that many programs have the option of going at our own pace is a plus.

In short, starting a recruitment or human resources program or certification and obtaining your recruitment or human resources certification will give you a solid and fresh foundation of knowledge. You will learn things like:

• The use of job boards.

• Which job board to use when posting positions to get better results?

• How to implement new selection processes or recruitment software.

• How to prioritize offer letters.

• How to implement onboarding processes and training programs for new hires.

• How to ensure that your workforce planning and human resources activities are ethical and appropriate.

• How to conduct and implement compensation and benefits programs.

• How to ensure that health, safety, and privacy activities in the workplace comply with federal laws.

• Strategies to reduce the staff turnover rate.

In terms of platforms, there is a wide range of options on the Internet, ranging from basic courses taught by the most prestigious universities and companies to postgraduate, master's and doctoral degrees. Many online course providers offer free classes, some require a paid monthly subscription to access a larger or more advanced selection of courses, and others may charge for certificates of completion. Here are some of the most recognized platforms:

The Recruitment Education Institute

It is a fully online school dedicated to the professional development of recruiters. It offers a wide range of courses on specific topics, as well as a more extensive recruitment certification program. Course fees range from $25 to $250. Except for the certification program, which costs $799.95.

Official website: https://recruitmentedu.com/

LinkedIn - Certification program

The renowned professional social network offers a respected recruiting certification program. Its curriculum covers the end-to-end hiring process and the benefits of using LinkedIn for hiring and contracting. The program costs $199 to take the certification exam.

Official website: https://certification.linkedin.com/

Coursera

It is one of the best-known platforms offering MOOCs taught by prestigious universities in various parts of the world, and was developed by two professors from Stanford University, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Each course at Coursera is taught by the best professors from the best universities and institutions in the world. Courses include recorded video lectures, auto-graded assignments, and discussion forums. Also, it offers you the option of getting the shareable electronic certificate for only $49.

Official website: https://www.coursera.org/

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Alison

Alison was founded in Galway, Ireland, in 2007 by Mike Feerick, Ashoka fellow and Harvard MBA. The platform has been growing organically to become the major force in free online education and skills training that it is today. It currently has more than 12 million students from different parts of the world. The platform is considered a pioneer of the MOOC (Massive Open Online Courseware) movement and, like Coursera, offers a wide range of MOOCs taught by prestigious universities from different parts of the world.

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