Indian staffing firm Quess Corp announced a partnership with Xavier School of Management to upskill the next generation of recruiters, reports India-based news agency United News of India. The Executive Certificate Program in Recruitment and Selection is curated for professionals and aspirants in the field of HR, talent acquisition, staffing, hiring and recruitment. “The program aims to establish a professional standard for recruiters, equipping them with skills to enhance their workplace effectiveness and creating a pipeline of qualified talent to meet the burgeoning demand for this critical role,” the companies stated. “All graduates holding a degree in any discipline from a recognized institution, with two years of work experience, are eligible for the program.”

The course will be online and scheduled as weekend classes, with a total of 150 hours covered across 25 weeks. The sessions will be delivered as live virtual lectures using the Direct to Device (D2D) platform facilitated by Quess.

Suraj Moraje, Group CEO and Managing Director of Quess Corp, said, "We are delighted to partner with XLRI, a prominent institution and thought leader in HR, to help recruiters learn, grow and enhance their capabilities. The course is designed to be completely digital via the Quess D2D platform, enabling participants to enroll and learn independently of their location.”

Fr Paul Fernandes SJ, Director, Xavier School of Management said "I am happy to note that this Certification Program will strengthen our Virtual Learning Portfolio by addressing a critical HR function so crucial for the success of any organisation.”