This course provides an in-depth exploration of modern talent management practices, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and performance management. Learners will gain insight into how to attract, assess, and onboard top talent while fostering career growth and employee engagement.

Talent Management

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What you'll learn
Understand effective strategies for acquiring and assessing top talent
Develop skills in onboarding and integrating new employees
Master performance management techniques for key talent
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June 2026
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There are 14 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts and importance of talent management in modern organizations. Learners will explore data-driven strategies, the evolving definition of talent, and the challenges of managing a skilled workforce in a global, competitive environment. The module also highlights how effective talent management can provide organizations with a sustainable competitive advantage.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 31 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- TM: MEANING AND CONCEPT•6 minutes
- NEED FOR TALENT MANAGEMENT•5 minutes
- COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH TALENT MANAGEMENT•4 minutes
- TALENT MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES•5 minutes
- SUMMARY•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Management Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module examines the end-to-end process of talent acquisition, including strategic recruitment planning, sourcing candidates, competency mapping, and effective onboarding. Learners will gain insights into aligning hiring practices with organizational goals and enhancing workforce quality through evidence-based methods.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 27 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- THE IMPORTANCE OF TALENT ACQUISITION•3 minutes
- A MODEL OF TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS•3 minutes
- SOURCES OF RECRUITMENT•6 minutes
- COMPETENCY MAPPING THROUGH ASSESSMENT CENTRES•4 minutes
- TALENT DEPLOYMENT•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Acquisition Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module introduces the principles of competency-based assessment in HR, guiding learners through the design and application of various talent assessment tools. Learners will engage with real-world case studies, role-plays, and collaborative activities to evaluate and report on individual and organizational competencies. By the end, participants will be equipped to generate actionable development reports for talent management.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
9 readings•Total 64 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- NEED FOR COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT•6 minutes
- COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT CENTRE•4 minutes
- Assessment Tool 2—HR Case Study•4 minutes
- Assessment Tool 3—Role-play•16 minutes
- Assessment Tool 4—Business Case Study•13 minutes
- Assessment Tool 6—HR Café•6 minutes
- GENERATING REPORTS FOR DEVELOPMENT•4 minutes
- KEY TERMS•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Assessment Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module examines the critical role of onboarding in talent management, highlighting the differences between onboarding and orientation, and exploring strategies for designing effective onboarding programs. Learners will discover how workforce segmentation and innovative technologies like virtual reality can enhance the onboarding experience. Practical exercises encourage reflection on real-world onboarding practices and their impact on employee integration.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
7 readings•Total 37 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- ONBOARDING AND ORIENTATION•4 minutes
- DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ONBOARDING AND ORIENTATION•6 minutes
- WHAT SHOULD BE DONE RIGHT IN ONBOARDING?•9 minutes
- THE ROLE OF WORKFORCE SEGMENTATION ON ONBOARDING•5 minutes
- USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN ONBOARDING•4 minutes
- EXERCISES•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Onboarding Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module explores the frameworks and processes behind effective performance appraisals, including the impact of cognitive biases and social context on evaluation outcomes. Learners will examine modern measurement tools, administrative procedures, and motivational strategies, with special attention to contemporary challenges such as remote work. By the end, participants will be equipped to critically assess and improve performance management practices in diverse organizational settings.
What's included
1 video12 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
12 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- PURPOSE OF PAs•4 minutes
- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS•4 minutes
- MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES THROUGH PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT•4 minutes
- THE MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY IN PA•6 minutes
- Graphic Rating Scales•11 minutes
- COGNITIVE PROCESSES AND BIASES IN PA•4 minutes
- SOCIAL CONTEXT OF PAs•5 minutes
- CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES•4 minutes
- Remote Working and Work from Home•4 minutes
- SUMMARY•4 minutes
- EXERCISE•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Managing Key Talent Effectively•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of identifying competency gaps, creating effective development plans using the 70–20–10 model, and leveraging technology-enabled learning strategies. Participants will also explore methods for recognizing high-potential talent and aligning development initiatives with organizational goals.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Potential Identification Process•5 minutes
- 70–20–10•10 minutes
- TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED LEARNING•4 minutes
- SUMMARY•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Employee Development and Talent Management•16 minutes
This module guides learners through effective strategies for planning and managing their careers in a rapidly changing professional landscape. You will explore models for career planning, learn how to align personal interests with market demands, and develop actionable plans for long-term growth and success.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 29 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- CAREER PLANNING•6 minutes
- How to Undertake an Effective CP Model•6 minutes
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT•6 minutes
- SUMMARY•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Career Planning and Development Insights•16 minutes
This module explores the challenges organizations face in developing a robust talent pipeline, including succession planning and the need for diversity in leadership roles. Learners will examine strategic models for building, borrowing, and buying talent, and analyze real-world cases of pipeline shortages. Practical approaches to ensuring sustainable leadership and inclusive talent development are emphasized.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
7 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- TALENT PIPELINE CHALLENGES•3 minutes
- DRYING PIPELINE OF SUCCESSORS•5 minutes
- MODELS OF DEVELOPING SUCCESSION AND REPLACEMENT PLANNING•6 minutes
- NEED FOR DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE•5 minutes
- SUMMARY•4 minutes
- REFERENCES•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Pipeline and Leadership Development•16 minutes
This module delves into the distinctions between coaching, mentoring, training, and related concepts, equipping learners to address performance gaps and foster leadership development. Participants will explore effective questioning, feedback techniques, and strategies for overcoming challenges in talent management. By the end, learners will be prepared to implement structured coaching and mentoring processes within organizational contexts.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
9 readings•Total 58 minutes
- Introduction•8 minutes
- UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT TERMINOLOGIES•4 minutes
- BENEFITS FROM COACHING•3 minutes
- UNDERSTANDING THE PERFORMANCE GAP AND CHALLENGES OF THE TALENT•7 minutes
- LEADING WITH QUESTIONS AND GIVING FEEDBACK•6 minutes
- Options Exploration•7 minutes
- COACHING AND MENTORING CHALLENGES•13 minutes
- SUMMARY•5 minutes
- KEY TERMS•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Coaching and Mentoring Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module examines the characteristics of key talent and the various types of rewards used to attract, motivate, and retain them. Learners will explore both financial and non-financial reward systems, considerations for designing effective programs, and best practices for adapting rewards during organizational crises. Practical guidance on implementation and communication strategies is also provided.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 32 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- REWARDS•4 minutes
- Factors To Be Considered while Designing Rewards Systems•9 minutes
- Precautions to Take while Implementing the Rewards•4 minutes
- Rewards during Crisis•4 minutes
- KEY TAKEAWAYS•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Reward Systems and Talent Retention•16 minutes
This module delves into strategies for fostering employee engagement throughout the employee life cycle, from pre-hiring to career development. Learners will explore measurement tools, such as Gallup's Q12 survey, and examine the impact of engagement initiatives on organizational performance. Creative approaches and practical methods for enhancing and assessing engagement are also discussed.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
9 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- TALENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH EE•4 minutes
- Gallup's Measure of EE•4 minutes
- Phase 1: Pre-hiring•5 minutes
- Phase 3: Settling and Developing Self (Peer Interaction)•6 minutes
- Phase 6: Career Development and Management•4 minutes
- CREATIVE WAYS OF EE•3 minutes
- MEASURING THE EFFECT OF ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES ON PERFORMANCE•3 minutes
- KEY TERMS•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Employee Engagement Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module examines how emerging technologies like big data and artificial intelligence are transforming talent management practices. Learners will explore the application of design thinking to solve complex HR challenges and compare traditional and modern approaches to problem-solving in talent acquisition. Practical examples and case studies will help illustrate the benefits of these innovative strategies.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 23 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- USE OF AI IN TALENT MANAGEMENT•4 minutes
- TALENT MANAGEMENT USING DESIGN THINKING•5 minutes
- Traditional Ways of Problem-solving•4 minutes
- Review Questions•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Talent Management in the Digital Age•16 minutes
This module examines the ethical challenges and dilemmas in talent management, focusing on organizational justice, fairness, and responsible decision-making. Learners will explore real-world examples and frameworks for integrating ethical principles into talent management practices. The module also addresses the balance between strategic goals and inclusive, sustainable approaches to managing talent.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
7 readings•Total 35 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- ROLE OF ETHICS IN ORGANIZATIONS•4 minutes
- Ethical Perspective to TM•6 minutes
- Can Talent be Taught (and Learnt)?•6 minutes
- RESPONSIBLE TM•5 minutes
- HOW DO ORGANIZATIONS INTEGRATE THE ETHICAL APPROACH TO THEIR DECISIONS AND POLICIES?•5 minutes
- SUMMARY•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Ethical Dilemmas in Talent Management•16 minutes
This module introduces the foundational concepts of global talent management, examining its emergence as a strategic priority for multinational organizations. Learners will explore the challenges and best practices in managing a global workforce, including expatriation and the development of effective talent strategies. By the end, participants will understand how organizations can nurture and leverage global talent for competitive advantage.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
8 readings•Total 42 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- EMERGENCE OF GTM•5 minutes
- STEPS TO EFFECTIVE GTM•4 minutes
- REQUISITES FOR EXPATRIATION•4 minutes
- GTM CHALLENGES•4 minutes
- DYNAMICS OF EXPATRIATE MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION•6 minutes
- SUMMARY•5 minutes
- REFERENCES•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Global Talent Management Fundamentals•16 minutes
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