Certification Programs / Retail
CIRS
Certified International Recruitment Proffesional
Course Methodology
The Certified International Recruitment Specialist (CIRS) course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos and group discussions.

Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the significance of international recruitment in global business.
- Develop an effective recruitment strategy to identify and hire the right candidate.
- Understand the relevance of strategic staffing.
- Identify the best sources of potential candidates.
- Conduct effective interviews and selection processes.
- Successfully onboard new hires.
Target Audience
CIRS is designed for recruiters and Human Resources professionals engaged in middle or senior-level management, functioning across varied sectors like health and safety, business immigration and labour rules.
Target Competencies
Strategic Staffing
Talent Acquisition
Analytical Skills
Interviewing Skills
Interpersonal Skills
CIRS
Certified International Recruitment Proffesional
Introduction
CIRS is an internationally acclaimed certification program aimed at developing the skillsets needed to recruit and retain the right talent to meet organizational requirements. It equips recruitment specialists to source and hire the ideal candidates for specific roles.

Module 1
Definition and importance of international recruitment
- International recruitment defined
- Types of international recruitment
- Factors affecting international recruitment
- Access to a wider talent pool
- Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- International expansion and growth opportunities
- Competitive advantage
- Knowledge and skill transfer
- Language and cultural diversity
- Enhanced creativity and innovation
- Global perspectives
- Purpose of discussing trends and challenges in global talent acquisition
- Technology and automation
- Employer branding
- Remote work and flexible arrangements
- Skills-based hiring
- Globalization and increased mobility
- Focus on employee experience
- Data-driven recruiting
- Talent shortages and competition
- Cultural differences and communication barriers
- Compliance with local labour laws and regulations
- Economic and political instability
- Time zone differences and scheduling conflicts
- Cost and resource constraints
- Technology integration and data privacy
- Responsibilities of the International Recruitment Specialist
- Skills and Qualifications of the International Recruitment Specialist
Module 2
- Defining job requirements and identifying staffing needsDefinition of job requirements and their significance in international recruitmentSteps for defining job requirementsDefinition of staffing needs and their significance in international recruitmentSteps for identifying staffing needsExplanation of international recruitment strategiesTypes of international recruitment strategies
- Definition of job requirements and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for defining job requirements
- Definition of staffing needs and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for identifying staffing needs
- Explanation of international recruitment strategies
- Types of international recruitment strategies
- Developing job descriptions and job postingsDeveloping Job DescriptionsDefinition of job descriptions and their significance in international recruitmentSteps for developing job descriptionsDeveloping Job PostingsDefinition of job postings and their significance in international recruitmentSteps for developing job postingsCultural ConsiderationsImportance of cultural considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitmentWays to incorporate cultural considerations:Legal ConsiderationsImportance of legal considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitmentWays to ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Developing Job Descriptions
- Definition of job descriptions and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for developing job descriptions
- Developing Job Postings
- Definition of job postings and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for developing job postings
- Cultural Considerations
- Importance of cultural considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitment
- Ways to incorporate cultural considerations:
- Legal Considerations
- Importance of legal considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitment
- Ways to ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Employer branding and marketing for global recruitmentDefinition of employer branding and its significance in global recruitmentImportance of employer branding for attracting and retaining talentElements of effective employer brandingDeveloping an Employer Branding StrategySteps for developing an effective employer branding strategyEmployer MarketingDefinition of employer marketing and its significance in global recruitmentTypes of employer marketingBest Practices in Employer MarketingStrategies for effective employer marketing
- Definition of employer branding and its significance in global recruitment
- Importance of employer branding for attracting and retaining talent
- Elements of effective employer branding
- Developing an Employer Branding Strategy
- Steps for developing an effective employer branding strategy
- Employer Marketing
- Definition of employer marketing and its significance in global recruitment
- Types of employer marketing
- Best Practices in Employer Marketing
- Strategies for effective employer marketing
- Diversity and inclusion in global recruitmentDefinition of diversity and inclusion and their significance in global recruitmentImportance of diversity and inclusion for creating a more productive and innovative workforceBenefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, including improved employee engagement, retention, and innovationSteps for promoting diversity and inclusion in global recruitmentStrategies for effective diversity and inclusion practices
- Definition of diversity and inclusion and their significance in global recruitment
- Importance of diversity and inclusion for creating a more productive and innovative workforce
- Benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, including improved employee engagement, retention, and innovation
- Steps for promoting diversity and inclusion in global recruitment
- Strategies for effective diversity and inclusion practices
- Definition of job requirements and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for defining job requirements
- Definition of staffing needs and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for identifying staffing needs
- Explanation of international recruitment strategies
- Types of international recruitment strategies
- Developing Job Descriptions
- Definition of job descriptions and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for developing job descriptions
- Developing Job Postings
- Definition of job postings and their significance in international recruitment
- Steps for developing job postings
- Cultural Considerations
- Importance of cultural considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitment
- Ways to incorporate cultural considerations:
- Legal Considerations
- Importance of legal considerations in developing job descriptions and job postings for international recruitment
- Ways to ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Definition of employer branding and its significance in global recruitment
- Importance of employer branding for attracting and retaining talent
- Elements of effective employer branding
- Developing an Employer Branding Strategy
- Steps for developing an effective employer branding strategy
- Employer Marketing
- Definition of employer marketing and its significance in global recruitment
- Types of employer marketing
- Best Practices in Employer Marketing
- Strategies for effective employer marketing
- Definition of diversity and inclusion and their significance in global recruitment
- Importance of diversity and inclusion for creating a more productive and innovative workforce
- Benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, including improved employee engagement, retention, and innovation
- Steps for promoting diversity and inclusion in global recruitment
- Strategies for effective diversity and inclusion practices
Module 3
- Understanding different candidate sourcing methodsInternal Candidate Sourcing MethodsExternal Candidate Sourcing MethodsComparative Analysis of Candidate Sourcing MethodsBest Practices for International Candidate Sourcing
- Internal Candidate Sourcing Methods
- External Candidate Sourcing Methods
- Comparative Analysis of Candidate Sourcing Methods
- Best Practices for International Candidate Sourcing
- Screening resumes and applicationsUnderstanding the Screening ProcessTechniques for Screening Resumes and ApplicationsBest Practices for Effective ScreeningCommon Challenges in Screening Resumes and Applications
- Understanding the Screening Process
- Techniques for Screening Resumes and Applications
- Best Practices for Effective Screening
- Common Challenges in Screening Resumes and Applications
- Pre-employment testing and assessmentsTypes of Pre-Employment Testing and AssessmentsAdvantages of Pre-Employment Testing and AssessmentsLimitations of Pre-Employment Testing and AssessmentsLegal and Ethical Considerations in Pre-Employment Testing and AssessmentsBest Practices for Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Types of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Advantages of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Limitations of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Best Practices for Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Internal Candidate Sourcing Methods
- External Candidate Sourcing Methods
- Comparative Analysis of Candidate Sourcing Methods
- Best Practices for International Candidate Sourcing
- Understanding the Screening Process
- Techniques for Screening Resumes and Applications
- Best Practices for Effective Screening
- Common Challenges in Screening Resumes and Applications
- Types of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Advantages of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Limitations of Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
- Best Practices for Pre-Employment Testing and Assessments
Module 4
Interviewing techniques and best practices
- Types of Interviews in International Recruitment
- Preparing for International Interviews
- Conducting International Interviews
- Best Practices for International Interviews
- Challenges in International Interviews
- Benefits and Drawbacks of Remote and In-Person Interviewing
- Preparing for Remote and In-Person Interviews
- Conducting Remote Interviews
- Conducting In-Person Interviews
- Best Practices for Remote and In-Person Interviews
- Challenges in Remote and In-Person Interviews
- Define job requirements and qualifications
- Develop a recruitment plan
- Screen candidates
- Conduct in-depth interviews
- Check references and conduct background checks
- Make a job offer
- Prepare for onboarding
Online/Offline Program
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21 June 2025
Online
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16 August 2025
Online
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