University of California, Santa Barbara

Talent Acquisition Strategy

University of California, Santa Barbara

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Christina Chung

Instructor: Christina Chung

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to connect workforce planning, job documentation, and recruitment strategy to real hiring needs

  • Use sourcing methods, digital recruiting tools, and recruitment metrics to build stronger candidate pipelines

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English
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June 2026

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This course is part of the Managing the Talent Lifecycle Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Strong hiring starts with planning, not reaction. In this module, you’ll explore how to anticipate workforce needs, define roles clearly, and make informed recruitment decisions. You’ll examine workforce planning, job documentation, recruitment channels, and inclusive strategies. By the end, you’ll be able to align hiring efforts with organizational goals and approach talent acquisition more strategically and consistently.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 assignment

Attracting the right candidates requires more than posting jobs—it requires intentional sourcing, strong employer branding, and smart use of technology. In this module, you’ll explore how organizations shape candidate perceptions, identify and engage talent, and evaluate recruitment effectiveness. You’ll examine sourcing methods, digital tools, and key metrics. By the end, you’ll be able to make more informed, data-driven recruitment decisions.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment

Filling hard-to-fill roles requires more targeted and proactive sourcing approaches. In this module, you’ll explore how to develop sourcing plans, use social media to build talent pipelines, and apply inclusive tactics to expand access to qualified candidates. You’ll also examine how to measure sourcing effectiveness. By the end, you’ll be able to design and refine sourcing efforts based on data and market realities.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment

Now it’s time to bring everything together. In this final module, you’ll apply workforce planning, sourcing, branding, and recruitment strategies to real hiring scenarios. You’ll evaluate trade-offs, select appropriate approaches, and use data to guide decisions. By the end, you’ll be able to approach talent acquisition as a connected system and make informed, strategic choices in complex hiring situations.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

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Christina Chung
University of California, Santa Barbara
3 Courses43 learners

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