Course Description

The "Employee Selection and Recruitment" course, offered by UCx, is an advanced-level program designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of organizational psychology and human resource management. This comprehensive course delves into the critical aspects of ensuring the right people are placed in the right jobs, creating a foundation for employee wellbeing, performance, and organizational success.

What students will learn from the course:

• The importance of using scientific methods in employee selection
• Planning strategies for effective recruitment and selection processes
• Designing inclusive and efficient recruitment strategies
• Evaluating the suitability of common selection methods
• Understanding the history and background of industrial/organizational psychology
• Conducting job analysis and forecasting staffing needs
• Differentiating between recruitment and selection processes
• Applying concepts of reliability and validity in selection methods
• Recognizing and preventing biases in selection decisions
• Implementing successful onboarding processes for new employees

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course:

While not mandatory, it is beneficial for students to have:

• Some work experience
• Background in Psychology or Human Resource Management
• Experience as a manager (for those looking to improve recruitment practices)

What the course will cover:

• History of employee selection and introduction to industrial/organizational psychology
• Job analysis and forecasting staffing needs, including diversity considerations
• Recruitment strategies and differentiation from selection processes
• Selection methods, reliability, and validity
• Biases in selection decisions and prevention techniques
• Onboarding processes and their impact on employee success and performance

Who this course is for:

• Team leaders and managers
• Human resource professionals
• Individuals involved in employee recruitment and selection
• Professionals seeking to advance their careers in organizational psychology
• Anyone interested in understanding the science behind effective hiring practices

How learners can use these skills in the real world:

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to various professional settings. Learners will be able to:

1. Implement scientifically-backed recruitment and selection processes in their organizations
2. Develop inclusive recruitment strategies that attract diverse talent
3. Conduct thorough job analyses to ensure accurate role descriptions and requirements
4. Design and execute effective onboarding programs for new employees
5. Minimize biases in hiring decisions, leading to more equitable and successful outcomes
6. Improve overall organizational performance through strategic staffing decisions
7. Enhance employee wellbeing and job satisfaction through proper placement
8. Contribute to the long-term success of their organizations by ensuring the right talent is in the right positions

This course is part of the UCx Micromasters in Organizational Psychology, providing a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in this exciting field. To qualify for the Micro-Masters Credential, students must earn a Verified Certificate in each of the five courses in the program.