Free practical course

Account Mapping and Hiring-Signal Research

Map organisations and buying roles, then turn public changes into careful discovery hypotheses.

What you will build

An account map and signal-to-question research brief.

Before you start: Talent Engineering Fundamentals, or equivalent recruitment experience.

74 min estimated, including practice. 4 written lessons.

What you will learn

Course lessons

  1. Understand the account structure
  2. Interpret signals with alternative explanations
  3. Prioritise accounts by fit and readiness
  4. Maintain a signal-to-action workflow

Complete the lessons and pass the five-question knowledge assessment at 80% to earn a free course certificate. Exercises are self-directed, not independently graded.

Download the practice workbook

Sources and further reading

Original Academy teaching and fictional examples. These references provide context, not endorsement. Edition 2026.09; updated 2026-09-24.

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