Interested in starting or growing a career in talent acquisition?
Talent Acquisition Foundations is the only modern course designed to teach you how to become successful in a talent acquisition role in any industry, taught through conversations with current industry experts and practitioners.
Of interactive, on-demand curriculum, engaging interviews and hands on exercises.
We’ve designed the learning process to be completed in as little as 4 hours per week for 4 weeks or less.
Learn on your own schedule. Our curriculum is compatible across mobile & computer devices.
Stand out to companies seeking new talent on the Aspireship Talent Network and beyond.
Learn everything you need to know to succeed in a talent acqusition role across industries.
- The candidate lifecycle
- Behavioral interviewing
- Outbound sourcing
- Understanding funnel metrics
- Learning the recruiting tech stack
- And much more!
Here's a sneak peek.
Respected talent acquisition expert and Founder of Avenue Talent Partners, Amy Volas, talks how to communicate with stakeholders.
What you will learn
Intro to Recruiting (2 Hours)
- Welcome
- The Candidate Lifecycle
- Understanding the Basics of Behavioral Interviewing
- How to Prep a Candidate for an Interview
Sourcing and Pipeline Management (2 hours)
- Intro to Outbound Sourcing
- Developing a Sourcing Plan and Managing Candidate Funnel Metrics
- Recruiting Tech Stack Overview
Managing Communication with Candidates and Hiring Teams (2 hours)
- How to Build Trust and Great Relationships with the Hiring Team
- Delivering a Positive Candidate Experience
- How to Communicate with Stakeholders
Setting Yourself Up For Success (2 Hours)
- How to Organize Your Day - The Project Management Side of Recruiting
- A Day in the Life
Practice Projects (2 Hours)
- Practice Project 1
Final Assessment (3 Hours)
- Final Quiz
- Final Projects
Learn Online
Complete 15 hours of a foundational on-demand recruiting training course through interactive discussions led by industry experts.
Prove Your Skills
Complete our assessment that tests your knowledge and talent acquisition skills to get certified and earn a talent acquisition badge to show off your skills on the Aspireship Talent Marketplace and beyond.
Meet a Few of our Expert Instructors
Tabitha Cavanagh
Topics Covered: Intro to Outbound Sourcing | Learning the Recruiting Tech Stack
Affectionately known as "TabTheRecruiter", Tabitha is a senior recruiting and talent professional who has worked to build and lead talent acquisition functions across healthcare, tech and executive search firms. Tabitha not only knows this job inside and out, she also cares about as much as anyone you'll meet about the talent acquisition profession.
Amy Volas
Topics Covered: How to Communicate with Stakeholders
Amy Volas is one of the most well-respected names in Talent Acquisition, and for good reason. She's worked her way through the trenches at big names like Indeed, Yahoo and ZipRecruiter, before realizing that Talent Acquisition is underserved and misunderstood. She's currently the Founder of Avenue Talent Partners, where she helps startups recruit sales and customer success leaders without the cringe.
Max Hansen
Topics Covered: Delivering a Positive Candidate Experience
Max has been recruiting for over 20 years in a variety of industries. For the last decade, he's been leading Y Scouts, a Retained Executive Recruiting Firm that highlights the connection between purpose and leadership in the recruiting process to transform how people and companies connect through a shared sense of purpose.
Katelyn McMahan
Topics Covered: Host | Developing a Sourcing Plan and Managing Your Candidate Funnel Metrics | How to Organize Your Day: The Project Management Side of Recruiting
Katelyn was "employee #1" at Aspireship, about as close as you can get to being on the "founding team" without being there on launch day. She's helped thousands of candidates land fulfilling roles and worked with hundreds of companies to do it. Prior to Aspireship, Katelyn worked in recruiting roles for St. Luke's Hospital and Robert Half, the world's largest specialized talent solutions firm.
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Want a certificate? It's included with Plus. As a member, you'll get your very own industry recognized certificate of completion upon passing any assessment.
Final Details Before You Start
Try it on before you decide if it's right for you.
With a free Aspireship account, you can complete Section 1 of Talent Acquisition Foundations with no cost or commitment. When you're ready, you'll have the option to upgrade to Aspireship Plus, which gives you full access to all Aspireship Foundations Programs, group interview prep sessions, certification and peer support, for a one-time investment of $299.
How do I know if this for me?
Whether you are trying on a recruiting career for the first time, are in the first few years of your recruiting career or have taken on talent acquisition responsibilities as a component of your full-time role, this program can help you.
Do I have to finish in 4 weeks?
We understand that all schedules and learning styles are unique. For this reason, we’ve designed the experience to be completed in as little as 4 hours/week over a 4 week period. With that said, you’re welcome to move at your own pace. Some candidates complete the program in under a week, while others may complete the program over an extended period.
What happens after I finish the course?
Upon completion of your coursework and projects, your assessment will be graded. If you receive a passing score, you will be notified and will receive a Level 1 Certificate and earn a badge for your profile on the Aspireship Talent Marketplace.
Ready to go?
If you're serious about making the pivot into a talent acquisition career or leveling up in your current role, Aspireship can help.