STRATEGIC TALENT ACQUISITION & PLANNING
Course Code
PMA 301
Category
People & Talent Management
Scope
People & Talent Management
Duration
2 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans.
Target Audience
HR professionals, recruitment managers, and talent acquisition specialists.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive guide to building a robust talent pipeline that aligns with organizational goals. It moves beyond traditional recruitment by focusing on strategic workforce planning, employer branding, and effective candidate sourcing. Participants will learn how to identify future talent needs, leverage data analytics for smarter hiring decisions, and create an inclusive and compelling candidate experience. The program is designed for professionals who need to attract, select, and onboard top-tier talent to drive business success. The course examines the requirements of STCW Convention, MLC 2006, ILO Convention 179, ISM Code, ISPS Code and ILO Convention 111 as they apply to strategic talent acquisition & planning. Participants will develop practical skills to develop a long-term talent acquisition strategy that supports business growth, utilize modern sourcing channels and digital tools to attract high-quality candidates, conduct structured interviews and objective assessments to improve hiring accuracy and manage the entire candidate lifecycle, from initial contact to seamless onboarding.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a long-term talent acquisition strategy that supports business growth.
- Utilize modern sourcing channels and digital tools to attract high-quality candidates.
- Conduct structured interviews and objective assessments to improve hiring accuracy.
- Manage the entire candidate lifecycle, from initial contact to seamless onboarding.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Talent Acquisition Strategy – Workforce planning, Employer branding; STCW certification requirements, MLC 2006 Regulation 1.4, ILO Convention 179.
Day 2: Selection & Onboarding – Structured interviews, Assessments, Onboarding; ISM Code personnel competence, ISPS Code security vetting, ILO Convention 111.
References
STCW Convention (certification and competency requirements), MLC 2006 (recruitment and placement, Regulation 1.4), ILO Convention 179 (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers), ISM Code (personnel competence), ISPS Code (security vetting of personnel), ILO Convention 111 (non-discrimination in recruitment).
Upcoming Course Dates
May 20 – May 21, 2027
October 21 – October 22, 2027