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Certified Talent Acquisition Associate

Online Certification  ·  10 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CTaA)

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Executive Summary

Certified Talent Acquisition Associate

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Talent Acquisition Associate (CTaA) delivers a rigorous Foundation-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CTaA holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Talent Acquisition Associate
Acronym
CTaA
Category
Human Resources
Level
Foundation
Duration
10 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • HR Managers and Directors
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Employee Relations and OD Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Vacancy Requisition
✦Job Advertising
✦Shortlisting
✦Reference Administration
✦Candidate Experience
✦Candidate Pipeline Management
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Talent Acquisition Associate · module 20 is the capstone
1
Talent Acquisition Foundations
Onboarding, probation and exit · Talent and capability ecosystems · Talent, succession and workforce learning · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
2
Vacancy Requisition
Acquisition and preservation · Deal economics: margin, acquisition cost and whether a win is worth having · Knowledge creation, the SECI cycle and external acquisition · Adult learning theory (andragogy)
3
Candidate Sourcing
Resourcing and selection: attracting, assessing and deciding · Sourcing candidates and building talent pools · Equity, diversity and inclusive education · Learning transformation and modernisation
4
Talent Pool Development
Building a learning culture · Knowledge management and sharing · Communities of practice · Capturing and curating expertise
5
Job Advertising
Inclusive advertising and widening the applicant pool · Blended and hybrid learning design · E-learning authoring and development · Learning management systems (LMS)
6
Application Administration
Academic and training administration · Benefits, pensions and payroll administration · Benefits administration and provider management · AI and adaptive learning
7
Candidate Screening
Leading the learning function · Linking performance to reward and consequence · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · People analytics tooling and dashboards
8
Shortlisting
Workforce planning: demand, supply and the critical few roles · Reward: pay structures, equity and what money actually does · Performance management that is worth the time it takes · Employee relations, discipline and workplace investigations
9
Interview Coordination
Recruitment operations: coordination, scheduling and candidate flow · Employee engagement and experience · HR business partnering and the HR operating model · Organisational development and change in people terms
10
Candidate Documentation
Human rights monitoring and documentation · Learning transfer and capability building · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · The HR operating model and business partnering
11
Reference Administration
Reference checking and pre-employment verification · Course structure and sequencing: the order that makes learning possible · Designing practice and feedback: where learning actually happens · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned
12
Offer Processing
Inclusion metrics and measuring progress · Accessibility, adjustments and accommodation · Inclusion in practice: culture, gender and everyday experience · Workforce supply, gap analysis and staffing levels
13
Recruitment Records
Records, documents and information governance · Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Situational awareness and analytics · Threat assessment and analysis
14
Candidate Experience
Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Sustaining benefits and change · Project management maturity assessment · Value and benefits management
15
Talent Acquisition Metrics
Predictive analytics and forecasting · Environmental impact assessment · Community natural-resource governance · Data analytics and visualisation
16
Recruitment Compliance Support
Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Regulatory compliance and audit · Predictive and prescriptive analytics
17
Candidate Pipeline Management
Pipeline management, forecasting and CRM discipline · Employee experience and engagement · Training and capability building · Customer onboarding and lifecycle
18
Talent Acquisition Service Quality
What service quality is: expectation, delivery and the gap · Security awareness and human factors · Control environment and risk assessment · Spokesperson and interview skills
19
Recruitment Process Improvement
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Input sourcing and quality control · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing · Safe recruitment and personnel management
20
Talent Acquisition Associate Practicum
Compliance risk assessment: where the organisation is most likely to breach · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow · Risk assessment and safe systems of work · Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Talent Acquisition Associate principles aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
  • Master talent acquisition, resourcing and onboarding and learning, development and talent management
  • Apply performance, reward and employee relations and hr strategy, analytics and workforce planning in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in human resource management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTaA certification?

The Certified Talent Acquisition Associate is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Talent Acquisition Associate, culminating in the capstone “Talent Acquisition Associate Practicum”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CTaA?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CTaA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CTaA internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CTaA certification?

The Certified Talent Acquisition Associate is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CTaA certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CTaA?

The Certified Talent Acquisition Associate is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CTaA?

The Certified Talent Acquisition Associate carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CTaA while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CTaA?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CTaA strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HR Director
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

People Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CTaA while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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