Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTAS)
Now Included with Brandon Hall Group Institute Membership
The only Talent Acquisition Strategist Professional certification that focuses on the learning journey where the exam taker feels they have acquired new competencies and skills that can be applied in their organization, because we are backed by evidence-based insights, not theory.
By signing up, you’ll access this certification plus all Institute Membership benefits including our research library, expert community, and analyst support – at no additional cost.
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Self-paced Online Certification
Earn a Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTAS) professional certification through Brandon Hall Group’s Certification Program.
Designed for Your Business
Professionals who attain Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist designation receive CTAS credentials and a digital badge to be displayed on a CV, in a bio, on social profiles and in email signatures.
Self-paced Online Certification
Earn a Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTAS) professional certification through Brandon Hall Group’s Certification Program.
Designed for Your Business
Professionals who attain Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist designation receive CTAS credentials and a digital badge to be displayed on a CV, in a bio, on social profiles and in email signatures.
Earn a Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTAS) professional certification through Brandon Hall Group’s Certification Program. Professionals who attain the CTAS designation receive credentials and a digital badge to be displayed on a CV, in a bio, on social profiles, and in email signatures.
Advantages of this learning path
Self-paced Online Certification
Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Show Your Milestone
Add credentials to the back of your name on your email and professional networks.
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Self-paced online program. One year to complete.
The More, The Better
Full Institute Membership Benefits – Access our extensive research library, connect with HR leaders, and receive customized analyst support alongside your certification.
Award Winning Formula
Leveraging our HCM Excellence Awards we teach you how to create programs that measurably benefit the organization.
Learning Journey
Videos, quizzes and interactive content designed for a proven learning experience.
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Three Phase Course
Our comprehensive Resource Guide covers the 24 competencies every HR professional needs to succeed. This includes thought-leading research insights, use cases, and executive interviews to prepare you to apply your new skills on the job every day.
Commitment
You should plan on committing approximately 30 hours to complete the certification, and you have one year to complete it. This includes reading through the resource guide and the exam time.
Enhanced Value
Your certification is now included in the Brandon Hall Group Institute Membership, giving you unlimited access to research, online courses, networking opportunities, and customized analyst support – all designed to help you implement what you learn.
Phase 1: Proven Learning Experience
24 Lessons
96 Questions
Phase 1 consists of 96 questions across 24 competencies that every Talent Acquisition Strategist professional should posses. These competencies better prepare you to implement your new skills on the job. Learning styles differ, so while we do provide a PDF Resource Guide for studying, you also have the option of following the interactive learning journey within the platform itself.
Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Design Thinking
- Ideation
Modeling and Delivery Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Data Science
Performance Skills
- Problem Solving
- Consulting
- Business Acumen
- Critical Thinking
Processing Skills
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hiring Practices
- Onboarding
- Screening and Sourcing
Strategic Skills
- Develop Talent Pipeline
- Hiring Frameworks
- Workforce Planning
Development Skills
- Candidate Experience
- Employer Brand
- Building a Recruiting Culture
Technical Skills
- Data Integrity and Advanced Analytics
- Technology Leadership
- Managing Partner and Vendors
Phase 2: Real-World Application
Case Study Scenario
Phase 2 comprises case studies that are converted to “what would you do” scenarios and then scored similarly to Excellence Award entries. We provide seven scenarios for you to choose one. Using the scenario as a start, you will identify the business need, design a solution, share how you would deliver the answer, what change management techniques you would use, and how you would measure the program / expected benefits.
Reshaping Recruiting by Focusing on Candidate Journey
Recruitment Marketing Builds Up Employer Branding, Employee Well-being
Remote-First Onboarding Program Optimizes Engagement, Productivity, Retention
Designing an Innovative TA Processes that Reduces Turnover, Improves Performance and Efficiency
Enhancing Digital Footprint Noticeably Increases Candidate Engagement
Recruiting Young Talent for Leadership Roles
A Corporate Onboarding Program that Continuously Evolves to Meet Business Needs
Phase 3: Graduate
Organizational Case Study
In this final phase, you will submit a scenario from your company and how you would address the situation. This phase is a culmination of everything you have learned, now applied to demonstrate your new expertise. Similar to a thesis defense, a board of evaluators reads each assignment and then provides feedback. Once you have completed this final phase, you are officially a Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist
“I found the case studies really interesting. It can be easy to be trapped in the bubble of our own context. Stepping outside my current day-to-day and stepping into another company / industry / challenge was both broadening and provocative.”
Micah Jacobson
Sr. Director, Global Enablement Innovation Strategy at Salesforce.
“I found this course to be very relatable to my current work profile at Colgate Palmolive. The topics covered provide a good amount of knowledge each professional should possess. The assessments allow us to think from various perspectives and are well laid out for learning retention. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this program.”
Rakhi Dadoo
Global Learning Design Manager at Colgate Palmolive.
