An ageing population, the increase of globalisation and continuing economic uncertainty, means that organisations have to think differently about the way they attract and retain the talent they have in order to maintain competitive advantage. So now more than ever it is crucial to develop recruitment and retention strategies that have a demonstrable impact on organisational success.
The CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection takes a skill-based approach and provides practical and authoritative guidance on how to formulate and implement best practice within the context of today's challenging workplace.
The CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection is a foundation-level standard, at an equivalent level to NVQ/SVQ Level 3.
Who it is for
The CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection is specifically designed for HR and development practitioners, recruitment agency consultants who wish to further their careers with a professional qualification, and line managers who have responsibility for recruitment.
Recruiters who are Graduate members of the CIPD may also find the Certificate programme or the individual programme modules an ideal refresher to update their knowledge in the context of recent changes.
How long it takes to complete
The Certificate programme is designed to be flexible. You are required to complete the Certificate within a maximum of one year, although it can be completed in a shorter time frame.
What you will learn
On successful completion of the CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection, you will be able to:
- prepare and conduct face-to-face interviews
- identify and develop the most appropriate recruitment and selection strategies for your organisation
- apply the relevant recruitment laws
- develop systematic selection interviewing and decision-making techniques
- evaluate the range of recruitment tools available, including psychometric tests, biodata, assessment centres, video-based interviewing and health questionnaires
- explain professional and ethical standards and codes of practice
- demonstrate the range of ways in which professional recruitment consultants can add value for client organisations
- incorporate online recruitment for maximum advantage.
How to gain the qualification
To be awarded the CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection, you must:
- attend the Introductory Workshop and all five course modules
- complete two assessed skills-based assignments
- complete two assessed written assignments
- complete an assessed work-based project related to the syllabus, which includes a project proposal and written report
- complete self-study material
- maintain a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) log that demonstrates a satisfactory level of learning and understanding.
Find out more about the structure and format of the programme and the study methods.