Building an Independent Recruitment Practice
Plan a viable service, operating capacity and professional support before committing to independent delivery.
What you will build
An independent-practice business plan and readiness checklist.
Before you start: Talent Engineering Fundamentals, or equivalent recruitment experience.
74 min estimated, including practice. 4 written lessons.
What you will learn
- Choose a service you can deliver
- Build the business support structure
- Model runway and delivery capacity
- Launch with a controlled operating plan
Course lessons
- Choose a service you can deliver
- Build the business support structure
- Model runway and delivery capacity
- Launch with a controlled operating plan
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 workbookSources and further reading
Original Academy teaching and fictional examples. These references provide context, not endorsement. Edition 2026.09; updated 2026-09-24.
- GOV.UK: Set up a business
UK starting point. Business structure and obligations depend on the circumstances.
- GOV.UK: Employment agencies and businesses
UK sector context. Distinguish introducing permanent staff from supplying workers.