ERF Course: Certificate in Recruitment Practice (November/December 2026)

An online certificate course from the Employment and Recruitment Federation in Ireland. The ERF describes it as the only dedicated recruitment practice programme in Ireland. People who pass can use the title CertRP after their name.

What it covers

• Days 1 and 2: recruitment, with a short contracting slot on day 1.
• Day 3: employment law.
• Days 4 and 5: sales and selling.
• Day 6: a 2.5 hour assessment.

Who should go

The ERF says it suits people new to the profession and experienced recruiters who want to check and improve what they know.

Good to know

• The days are 24 and 25 November, 2, 8, 9 and 16 December 2026. Sessions are in the morning, except day 2 which is in the afternoon.
• ERF members pay 450 euros. Non-members pay 650 euros.