HR Graduate Certification - Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource
2 days
Who Should Attend
Pre-requisites
Participants should:
- have a degree from a recognised university; and
- have minimum 2 years of working experience in HR/OD related roles; and
- currently a HR/OD practitioner in a private or public sector organisation
Participants’ Profiles (Intake 1 to 13)
Overview
Talented employees form the bedrock of organisations and ensure business success. However, many organisations pay lip service to the above statement and often overlook the importance of spotting and bringing in the right talent, by relegating the talent acquisition function to a recruitment manager armed with a standard checklist and a job description. There is no clear strategy nor is there a targeted approach to talent acquisition, other than the routine standard operating procedure (SOP).
This module aims to heighten the awareness and importance of getting the talent acquisition strategy right, with a focus on the “How Tos” of Effective Talent Acquisition. Specific areas include attraction, recruitment and selection of employees into organisations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this 2-day module, participants will be able to:
- understand the significant role of Talent Acquisition in an era of globalisation, turbulent business environments and increased competition.
- acquire knowledge of cutting-edge practices related to talent acquisition.
- develop and administer effective talent acquisition procedures.
- experience the excitement of engaging in the war for talent.
- apply essential HR concepts, processes and techniques to organisations’ talent acquisition initiatives.
Topic/Structure
- Human Resource Planning
- Job Analysis and Design
- Recruitment
- Selecting Effective Employees
Assessment
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.
Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.
Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).
In order to be awarded with HR Graduate Certification, participants are required to complete all 7 modules within 2 years.
For participants who begin their first HR Graduate Certification module in 2023, please note that full certification will only be awarded upon completing 7 modules within 2 years.
For participants who have started their first module earlier than 2023, full certification will be awarded upon completing 6 modules (Module 1-6 only) within 2 years. These participants are also welcomed to take the additional Module 7 within the candidature period of 2 years. The full certification (if it has not been awarded already), in this case, will reflect all 7 modules.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
F2F Intakes
| INTAKE 30 | 14 - 15 Aug 2025 (9.00am – 6.00pm) | Open for Registration |
| INTAKE 31 | 3 - 4 Nov 2025 (9.00am – 6.00pm) | Open for Registration |
Virtual Intakes
| INTAKE INTAKE V10 | 11 & 18 Apr 2026 (9.00am – 6.00pm) | Open for Registration |
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Additional Details
Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) Accreditation
The Talent Acquisition module has been accredited by IHRP. For more information on IHRP and IHRP Certification, please visit https://www.ihrp.sg/
Programme Registration
Registrants are required to submit the following supporting documents via the registration system at the point of registration:
- Degree certificate (scanned copy); and
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (stating HR work experience); and
- Any other supporting documents e.g. company's recommendation letter
*Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.
Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM)
This programme is part of Certified Professional Business Manager. Participants who successfully complete 6 courses/modules with a minimum of 15 training days, from a list of qualifying programmes (terms and conditions apply) within 5 years will receive the Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM). For example:
Please click here for CPBM details and list of qualifying programmes.
