Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles (HRT-086) Training Course

Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles

Skills shortages make some roles extremely hard to fill, from engineers and data scientists to healthcare professionals. Traditional recruitment approaches often fail for…

5 daysClassroom or online

12Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Skills shortages make some roles extremely hard to fill, from engineers and data scientists to healthcare professionals. Traditional recruitment approaches often fail for these roles.

This LLMI course covers analysing talent markets, workforce planning for critical roles, employer value proposition, sourcing strategies, talent pipelines, alternative talent pools, internal mobility and reskilling, and measuring talent acquisition effectiveness. Participants design a strategy for a hard-to-fill role.

Course Objectives

Analyse talent markets for critical roles

Plan demand for hard-to-fill roles

Strengthen employer value proposition

Use advanced sourcing strategies

Build talent pipelines and alternative pools

Measure talent acquisition effectiveness

Target Audience

Talent acquisition managers

Recruiters

HR managers

Workforce planners

Hiring managers

Employer branding specialists

Course Methodology

Market analysis exercises

Strategy workshops

Case studies

Group discussions

Planning

Course outline

1Day 1: Talent Market Analysis

Skills shortages
Market data
Competitor analysis
Role analysis
Exercise: Market map

2Day 2: Workforce Planning

Critical roles
Demand forecasting
Build, buy, borrow
Timing
Workshop: Talent plan

3Day 3: Attraction and Sourcing

Employer value proposition
Sourcing channels
Social recruiting
Referrals
Exercise: Sourcing plan

4Day 4: Pipelines and Alternatives

Talent pipelines
Graduate programmes
Reskilling
Alternative talent pools
Case study: Engineering talent shortage

5Day 5: Measurement

Recruitment metrics
Quality of hire
Retention
Continuous improvement
Capstone: Hard-to-fill role strategy

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles course?

The next public date is 18 - 22 Jan 2027 in Barcelona. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich.

Can I take Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Talent Acquisition Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Roles

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