Competency-Based Recruitment Course

Competency-Based Recruitment Course

Advanced | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Competency-Based Recruitment Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
  • Medical research and public health
  • Non-profit organization management
  • Public policy
  • Academic research
Target Job Roles
  • Database administrators
  • Data analysts
  • Business analysts
  • IT professionals
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Competency-based recruitment is a modern, structured, and evidence-driven approach to attracting and selecting top talent based on clearly defined skills, behaviors, and performance attributes. This five-day course equips HR professionals, hiring managers, and recruitment specialists with the tools and techniques needed to design competency frameworks, develop valid assessment methods, conduct structured interviews, and make objective hiring decisions. Participants will learn how to align recruitment processes with organizational strategy, enhance quality-of-hire, reduce turnover, and strengthen fairness and transparency in hiring. Through practical exercises and real-world case discussions, this course empowers participants to implement recruitment strategies that consistently deliver high-performing employees.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

  • HR Managers and Officers
  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialists
  • Organizational Development Practitioners
  • Line Managers and Supervisors involved in hiring
  • Learning & Development Professionals
  • Workforce Planning and HR Business Partners

Organizational Impact

  • Improved quality and consistency of new hires
  • Reduced hiring bias and enhanced fairness in recruitment
  • Greater alignment between talent decisions and organizational goals
  • Strengthened employer brand and enhanced candidate experience
  • Reduced employee turnover through better job–competency fit

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced ability to design competency frameworks
  • Improved skills in conducting structured and behavioral interviews
  • Stronger analytical and assessment capabilities
  • Increased confidence in making objective hiring decisions
  • Ability to implement more efficient, evidence-based recruitment practices

Course Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Assess the advantages and limitations of a competency-based approach to recruitment
  • Define competency requirements in a way that could be used in recruitment
  • Design an interview framework based on competencies
  • Search for, recognize and judge evidence of competence in an interview
  • Structure an assessment center based on competence.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Competency-Based Recruitment

  • Principles and foundations of competency-based recruitment
  • Difference between traditional and competency-based recruitment
  • Types of competencies: behavioral vs. technical
  • Benefits of adopting a competency-driven hiring approach
  • Case Study: Successful transition from traditional to competency-based recruitment

Module 2: Developing Competency Frameworks

  • Steps in identifying and defining key competencies
  • Conducting job analysis for competency identification
  • Structuring and validating competency dictionaries
  • Aligning competencies with organizational strategy and culture
  • Case Study: Building a competency framework for a fast-growing company

Module 3: Competency-Based Assessment Methods

  • Designing tests, interview questions, and assessment tools
  • Behavioral event interviewing (BEI) techniques
  • Rating scales and scoring rubrics for candidate evaluation
  • Integrating psychometric and situational assessments
  • Case Study: Implementing competency-based screening tools in recruitment

Module 4: Conducting Competency-Based Interviews

  • Planning and structuring competency-based interviews
  • Techniques for probing and evaluating candidate responses
  • Identifying red flags and assessing cultural fit
  • Managing interview bias and ensuring fairness
  • Case Study: Improving interview outcomes using structured competency interviews

Module 5: Implementing an End-to-End Competency-Based Recruitment Process

  • Designing recruitment workflows based on competencies
  • Shortlisting and selection decision-making using competency data
  • Communicating outcomes and providing feedback to candidates
  • Monitoring and improving the recruitment process
  • Case Study: Rolling out a competency-based recruitment system organization-wide
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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