Training on Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Transform your talent strategy. Learn modern techniques for recruitment and onboarding to secure top professionals and drive business growth.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Attracting, selecting, and retaining the right talent is critical for organizational success. Talent acquisition today goes beyond filling vacancies, it involves building an employer brand, creating a positive candidate experience, and developing strategies to secure long-term retention. Onboarding, on the other hand, ensures new hires integrate quickly, perform effectively, and feel engaged from the start.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and strategies to improve recruitment practices, strengthen employer branding, and design onboarding processes that enhance employee engagement and productivity. Through case studies, participants will learn how leading organizations attract top talent and create onboarding programs that boost retention and performance.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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HR managers, officers, and recruitment specialists
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Talent acquisition and onboarding professionals
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Line managers involved in hiring and team integration
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Organizational development and HR business partners
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Consultants and professionals in workforce planning
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand modern talent acquisition strategies and practices.
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Apply structured methods for recruitment, interviewing, and selection.
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Build a strong employer brand to attract top talent.
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Design effective onboarding programs to improve retention.
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Leverage HR technology in recruitment and onboarding processes.
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Apply lessons from real-world case studies to their organizational context.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Talent Acquisition
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Evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition
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Workforce planning and aligning recruitment with strategy
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Case Study: How a leading company revamped its talent acquisition strategy
Module 2: Recruitment Strategies and Employer Branding
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Employer branding and candidate attraction
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Recruitment marketing and social media tools
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Case Study: Building an employer brand to attract Gen Z talent
Module 3: Selection Methods and Best Practices
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Structured interviewing and assessment techniques
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Reducing bias in selection and decision-making
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Case Study: Using competency-based interviews for effective hiring
Module 4: Onboarding for Engagement and Retention
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Designing onboarding programs for success
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Cultural integration, performance ramp-up, and engagement strategies
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Case Study: Effective onboarding program in a global organization
Module 5: Technology, Metrics, and Future of Talent Acquisition
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Leveraging applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technology
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Measuring recruitment and onboarding effectiveness (KPIs, ROI)
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Case Study: Using HR analytics to improve hiring and retention outcomes
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Stronger ability to attract and retain top talent
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Reduced turnover through effective onboarding practices
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Enhanced employer brand and candidate experience
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Increased productivity from faster integration of new hires
Individual Impact
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Skills to design and manage recruitment campaigns effectively
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Confidence in applying structured interviewing and selection methods
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Knowledge of best practices in onboarding and employee integration
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Career advancement opportunities in HR and talent management
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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