Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist AI Empowered
June 5, 2026 2026-06-05 21:35Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist AI Empowered
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
Build practical, job-ready skills in recruiting fundamentals, candidate sourcing, LinkedIn and Boolean search, applicant tracking system workflow, candidate screening, interview coordination, AI-supported recruiting productivity, bias awareness, and career readiness.
- Credential: Certificate
- Clock Hours: 120
- Credit Score: 8.0
- Tuition & Fees: $2,890
- Learn recruiting lifecycle, candidate sourcing, Boolean search, LinkedIn recruiting, and pipeline building.
- Practice candidate screening, ATS workflow, interview coordination, outreach messages, and recruiting documentation.
- Prepare for recruiter, recruiting assistant, talent acquisition assistant, staffing assistant, and sourcing specialist roles.
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Since 2019, we’ve helped students build practical career-ready skills through hands-on, online-led programs.
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Operating since
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Student success stories
35 yrs
Instructor experience
97%
Learner satisfaction rate
Why this program & who it’s for
This certificate is designed for students who want to begin working in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing support, or human resources recruiting roles while learning AI-supported recruiting productivity, bias awareness, and responsible workflow practices.
Build your recruiting and sourcing base
Learn recruiting fundamentals, talent acquisition workflow, sourcing methods, Boolean search, LinkedIn recruiting, candidate screening, ATS/pipeline management, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
What you’ll be able to do
Understand the recruiting lifecycle, support hiring managers, source and screen candidates, organize candidate pipelines, use recruiting tools and ATS workflows, prepare outreach messages, coordinate interviews, and apply AI-supported productivity tools responsibly.
Practice AI-assisted recruiting workflows
Complete candidate sourcing practice, Boolean and LinkedIn search workflow, ATS pipeline simulation, AI-assisted outreach message drafting, resume screening support with bias review, hiring manager intake simulation, interview coordination workflow, and candidate follow-up communication.
Recommended preparation
High school diploma or equivalent, basic computer literacy, professional communication skills, and English language proficiency appropriate for postsecondary study are recommended before entering this certificate.
Program Structure
The program is organized as a sequential 120-hour certificate consisting of three recruiting and talent acquisition modules, one shared AI professional workflows module, one ICCT proprietary recruiting AI lab, and one career readiness module.
RTA-120 — Candidate Sourcing, Boolean Search, LinkedIn, and Pipeline Building
30 hrs- Sourcing strategies
- Boolean search strings
- LinkedIn recruiting workflow
- Job boards
- Resume databases
- Candidate lists and talent mapping
- Outreach tracking, pipeline stages, and sourcing documentation
RTA-121 — Candidate Sourcing, Boolean Search, LinkedIn, and Pipeline Building
30 hrs- Sourcing strategies
- Boolean search strings
- LinkedIn recruiting workflow
- Job boards
- Resume databases
- Candidate lists and talent mapping
- Outreach tracking, pipeline stages, and sourcing documentation
RTA-122 — Candidate Screening, ATS Workflow, and Interview Coordination
30 hrs- Resume review
- Screening questions
- Phone screen preparation
- Interview scheduling
- Candidate communication
- ATS basics and pipeline management
- Status updates, hiring team coordination, and recruiting documentation standards
AI-120 — AI Tools for Professional Workflows
20 hrs- Responsible AI use
- Prompt writing
- Document and spreadsheet assistance
- Workflow summaries
- Task automation concepts
- Privacy, confidentiality, and compliance limits
- Bias awareness where applicable
- Source checking, output validation, and human verification
RTA-123 — ICCT Proprietary Lab: AI-Assisted Recruiting Workflow, Sourcing, and Bias Review
5 hrs- AI-assisted sourcing support
- Outreach message drafts
- Resume screening support
- Interview question preparation
- Candidate summary drafting
- Bias and fairness review
- Confidentiality rules and mandatory human verification before recruiting outputs are used
RTA-124 — Career Readiness, Resume, Interview, and Job Search Preparation
5 hrs- Role-specific resume preparation
- Job search strategy
- Job titles and keywords
- LinkedIn/profile basics
- Interview preparation
- Mock interview questions
- Professional communication
- Presentation of AI office productivity lab projects to employers
Career Outcomes
This certificate prepares students for entry-level recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing support, sourcing, and HR recruiting assistant roles.
- AI Empowered Recruiter
- Recruiting Assistant
- Talent Acquisition Assistant
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Staffing Assistant
- Sourcing Specialist
- AI-Assisted Recruiting Support Specialist
- HR Recruiting Assistant
Certificate tuition & fees
$2,890
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist (AI Empowered) · Certificate · 120 clock hours · Credit Score: 8.0
- Sequential certificate consisting of six required modules
- Includes recruiting fundamentals, talent acquisition workflow, sourcing methods, Boolean search, LinkedIn recruiting, candidate screening, ATS/pipeline management, interview coordination, and candidate communication
- Includes AI Tools for Professional Workflows and an ICCT proprietary AI-assisted recruiting workflow, sourcing, and bias review lab
- Delivered through distance/hybrid education in mostly an online format
- Students must complete all required modules, meet clock-hour requirements, submit required lab and practical assignments, pass required assessments, and satisfy academic progress and attendance standards