Certified Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist (CTARS)®
Recruit with Purpose. Hire with Precision. Lead with Strategy.
Why You Should Take the CTARS® Certification
- Gain international recognition through an ANSI/ISO-aligned certification
- Master modern recruitment practices, including AI sourcing and DEI hiring
- Build credibility as a strategic partner to HR, marketing, and business leaders
- Improve hiring efficiency, candidate quality, and brand visibility
- Join a global community of recruiters, talent acquisition leaders, and HR specialists
- Boost your resume and accelerate your career in corporate, agency, or freelance recruiting
Upon completing the CTARS® certification, candidates will be able to:
- Design and manage end-to-end talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Implement AI-enhanced sourcing tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and chatbots to streamline hiring
- Develop and communicate an authentic employer brand across multiple platforms
- Apply behavioral interviewing, competency mapping, and predictive hiring models
- Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment practices for equitable hiring
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans through strategic sourcing
- Use analytics to evaluate recruitment campaigns, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire metrics
The CTARS® certification assesses candidates on their ability to:
- Source talent using Boolean search, AI platforms, and social recruiting
- Craft and promote compelling employer value propositions (EVPs)
- Conduct structured interviews and data-informed candidate assessments
- Comply with legal and ethical standards in recruiting, screening, and onboarding
- Design metrics dashboards to monitor recruitment efficiency and equity
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hiring managers, HR, and leadership
This certification is ideal for
Talent acquisition professionals
Corporate and agency recruiters
HR generalists and recruitment coordinators
Employer branding and sourcing specialists
Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) professionals
DEI recruitment advocates
Certification Fee
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Exam Fee:
$400 -
Includes:
Study guide, full toolkit, digital certificate, badge, and one free retake - Corporate and group discounts available
Certification Benefits
- Prestigious CTARS® digital badge and certificate
- Access to AI sourcing tools, DEI recruitment guides, and EVP frameworks
- Talent acquisition KPI templates and recruitment analytics dashboards
- Opportunities to contribute AGILE-HRP® research, panels, and mentoring
- Pathway to advanced HR or leadership certifications and AGILE-HRP® Fellow status
- Enhance university or HR degree credentials with a recognized global certification
How to Prepare
- The CTARS® Study Guide and Modern Recruitment Toolkit
- Templates for interview scripts, job postings, ATS workflows, and outreach emails
- Access to a masterclass on AI and tech in recruiting
- Sample Boolean search strings, assessment rubrics, and DEI audits
- Case studies on employer brand building and hiring analytics
About the CTARS® Examination
Format: 100 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
Mode: Online, remotely proctored
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Languages Available: English, Arabic
Credential Awarded: : Certified Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist (CTARS)®
Retake Policy: : One free retake within 60 days
Assessment Domains
The CTARS® examination evaluates proficiency in the following domains:
1. Talent Sourcing Strategies & Digital Recruitment Tools
2. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
3. Selection, Assessment, and Interviewing Techniques
4. AI & Analytics in Talent Acquisition
5. Legal, Ethical, and DEI Compliance in Hiring
6. Onboarding and Talent Pipeline Development
How to Register
- 1. Go to the CTARS® Registration Page
- 2. Complete the secure application
- 3. Submit the $400 certification payment
- 4. Receive study Access your materials and exam portalsources and access to the certification portal
- 5. Schedule and complete your exam
Shape the Future of Work—One Great Hire at a Time.
With the CTARS® certification, you’ll be ready to build the workforce of tomorrow using strategy, empathy, data, and technology. Lead the change in how talent is found, engaged, and retained.
Register Now to become a Certified Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist (CTARS)® and take the next step in your professional journey.
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD