Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing Course

Design recruitment around demonstrated capabilities, with structured assessments, broader sourcing and consistent selection measures. This two-day training programme is available for public or in-house delivery in Malaysia.

Duration2 days
FormatPublic or in-house
Programme8 practical modules
HRD CorpEligibility on request
CertificateParticipation (public class)
ISD Solution workshop participants posing with their certificates
Practical outcomeTracking Quality-of-Hire Metrics in a Skills-First Model
Human resources

Course overview

Shift recruitment practices from traditional degree/title-based screening to dynamic capability assessment and skills matching.

Programme: Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing

What you will learn

  • Support broader talent pipelines, better candidate matching and timely recruitment for critical technical roles.

Course outline

Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.

Day 1 Modules (4 Modules)

  1. Deconstructing Job Descriptions into Core Skill Taxonomies

    • Designing Objective, Skill-Based Candidate Assessments

      • Sourcing Beyond Traditional Credentials & Higher Ed Degrees

        • Utilizing AI Skill-Matching Platforms in Sourcing

          Day 2 Modules (4 Modules)

          1. Structuring Behavioral & Technical Hands-On Interviews

            • Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Skill-Based Selection

              • Candidate Experience Design for Modern Talent Pools

                • Tracking Quality-of-Hire Metrics in a Skills-First Model

                  Put it into practice

                  Tracking Quality-of-Hire Metrics in a Skills-First Model

                  Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.

                  Who this course is for

                  Recruiters, talent acquisition managers, hiring managers and HR business partners moving towards skills-based selection.

                  Before you join

                  Bring a job description, candidate-assessment approach or hard-to-fill role. Use anonymised examples and confirm any equipment, software accounts or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.

                  How to join this Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course in Malaysia

                  Design recruitment around demonstrated capabilities, with structured assessments, broader sourcing and consistent selection measures. Share your objectives, participant roles and preferred dates with ISDS to arrange public or in-house training. We will confirm trainer availability, fees and delivery requirements.

                  • Public class: Join a small group of 3–10 participants at a professional venue, with direct trainer interaction and a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about the next available session.
                  • In-house training: Arrange the 2-day course for your team at your office or chosen location, shaped around your objectives and participant profile.
                  • HRD Corp (HRDF) arrangements: Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
                  • Fees and dates: Request a quotation with your preferred dates and number of participants. ISD Solution is based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

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                  Latihan Pengambilan Pekerja Berasaskan Kemahiran di Malaysia

                  Latihan dua hari tentang taksonomi kemahiran, penilaian calon, sumber bakat, temu duga berstruktur, bias pemilihan dan kualiti pengambilan. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.

                  Your trainer

                  Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam

                  A Learning and Development and Human Resources professional with more than 25 years of experience in people capability and organisational growth. Her expertise includes coaching, change management, performance management, employee engagement and leadership development.

                  Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.

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                  Questions about Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing

                  What does the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course cover?

                  Day one covers Deconstructing Job Descriptions into Core Skill Taxonomies; Designing Objective, Skill-Based Candidate Assessments; Sourcing Beyond Traditional Credentials & Higher Ed Degrees; Utilizing AI Skill-Matching Platforms in Sourcing. Day two covers Structuring Behavioral & Technical Hands-On Interviews; Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Skill-Based Selection; Candidate Experience Design for Modern Talent Pools; Tracking Quality-of-Hire Metrics in a Skills-First Model.

                  Who should attend Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing training?

                  Recruiters, talent acquisition managers, hiring managers and HR business partners moving towards skills-based selection.

                  Who teaches the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course?

                  Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.

                  How does skills-based recruitment differ from screening by qualifications?

                  The course focuses on breaking jobs into skill taxonomies, assessing capabilities objectively and sourcing beyond traditional credentials. It also covers AI skill matching, structured interviews, candidate experience, bias and quality-of-hire measures.

                  How long is the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course?

                  The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.

                  Is the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course HRDF claimable?

                  Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.

                  Will I receive a certificate for the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course?

                  Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.

                  How much does the Skills-Based Talent Acquisition & Capability Sourcing course cost?

                  Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.

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