Courses for Professionals

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
for Ethical and Sustainable Recruitment

IR Academy offers courses to equip employers with the essential knowledge, skills, and cultural competence needed for successful international recruitment and high retention rates.

Courses designed from the ground up for International Recruitment

International Recruiters

Learn the basics or discover the latest strategies for overseas recruitment

Managers and Administrators

Learn to empower your staff at every step from interview to workplace integration

Internationally Recruited Candidates

Learn the skills necessary for cultural adaptation and workplace success

Bespoke Courses and Workshops

By experienced professionals and educators eager to share their knowledge and skills

IR Academy was proud to be a host at “Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care” conference
with North East London NHS Foundation Trust on 17 September 2024 at BPP University in London

IR Academy is proud to be speaking at “Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care” conference hosted by North East London NHS Foundation Trust on 17 September 2024 at BPP University in London

Featured Courses

Ethical Recruitment Essentials

Designed for organisations and individuals involved in recruitment, particularly of international applicants, IR Academy courses offer comprehensive training to provide a solid foundation in ethical and sustainable recruitment principles, ensuring these principles and practices are effectively integrated within your organisation’s culture.

Pastoral Care Essentials

Explore key aspects of pastoral care, including cultural adaptation, mental health initiatives, and cross-cultural competency. Learn how to build support networks for recruits before and after their arrival, and implement effective onboarding, integration, and resilience training strategies.

Transition to UK Social Work Essentials

Effortlessly integrate new recruits into the UK system while ensuring compliance with SWE standards. Enhance the professional skills of your new staff and facilitate their cultural adaptation for successful long-term retention of social workers.

Preparation for UK Nursing Practice

Prepare to practice nursing in the UK. Critically consider current skills and knowledge and map these against the NMC Standards of Proficiency. Familiarise crucial clinical skills required for UK practice (and tested in the OSCE exam).

Why choose
IR Academy?

IR Academy is an online learning platform designed for international recruitment professionals and their candidates. Recruiters can access specialised courses in ethical recruitment practices, compliance, and pastoral care to ensure they support their candidates effectively. Meanwhile, candidates preparing for English language proficiency exams or the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) can enroll in tailored courses that equip them with the knowledge and skills to succeed. Our academy bridges the gap between recruiters and candidates, fostering a well-rounded, ethical recruitment process and enhancing candidate readiness for their professional exams.

Experienced and Knowledgable

Meet the Instructors

With experience working at the NHS, relocating to new countries and experiencing cultural adaptation first hand, and recruiting candidates from around the world, our instructors are eager to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with administrators, managers, and staff in order to empower internally recruited staff to live, thrive and survive the international recruitment and relocation process from pre-interview to post-arrival and beyond.

Kerry Anne Wykes

Academic Director of IR Academy, Recruitment Director and NHS Nurse

Sandra Gonzalez Garcia

International Recruitment Project Manager & former NHS Nurse

Claire McMinn

Recruitment Deputy Director and former NHS Nurse

helping your business practically

About IR Academy

About IR Academy

IR Academy offers extensive training to equip employers with the essential knowledge, skills, and cultural competence needed for successful international recruitment and high retention rates.

Designed for organisations and individuals involved in international recruitment, IR Academy offers comprehensive courses that provide a solid foundation in recruitment principles, ensuring these practices are effectively integrated within an organisation’s culture. 

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