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or watch on-demand

starting Sept. 16

1pm - 3pm ET // 10am - 12pm PT

or watch on-demand

starting Sept. 16

or watch on-demand

starting Sept. 16

Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing™

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CP-RM™

Achieve recognition as a Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing™ and advance your career with digital-first, AI-empowered expertise. From the #1 community where today's professionals learn modern RM.

Starting Sept. 9, 2026

Last Cohort of 2026!

Since 2017, Rally has been the go-to leader in Recruitment Marketing education, equipping over 50,000 professionals with cutting-edge strategies and skills. As the field evolves, Rally remains at the forefront, offering insights and best practices that prepare you for what’s next. Whether you’re at the start of your Recruitment Marketing journey or already a seasoned pro, our certification ensures you’re equipped with the AI and digital-first strategies to stay ahead in your career and in your organization.

Program Modules

Engaging Candidates with Content

Week 2 / 4 hrs

  • Defining Candidate Personas
  • Content Creation and Storytelling Across the Candidate Journey
  • Social Media and Employee Ambassadors
  • Career Sites, Blogs and SEO

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Foundations & Trends in Recruitment Marketing

Week 1 / 4 hrs

  • The Evolution and Impact of Recruitment Marketing
  • Key Trends in Recruitment Marketing and the Future of Our Profession
  • Building an Authentic Employer Brand

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Advanced Communication & Advertising

Week 3 / 4 hrs

  • Email Marketing Strategies
  • Audience Segmentation and Nurture
  • Creating Engaging, Inclusive Job Descriptions
  • Advertising Beyond Job Boards

3

Measuring and Reporting On Your Success

Week 4 / 4 hrs

  • Data Analytics and Measurement
  • Tracking and Funnel Optimization
  • Building Your Budget and Gaining Buy-in

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Technology, Ethics and Strategic Planning

Week 5 / 4 hrs

  • Building and Scaling Your RM Tech Stack
  • Compliance and Ethics in Recruitment Marketing
  • Strategic Planning for 1, 3 and 5 Years

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How Certification Works

The CP-RM Certification program combines flexible instruction with hands-on application to fit your schedule and learning style. Participate in live training sessions for real-time interaction or access on-demand video lessons to learn at your pace. After completing the course, you’ll demonstrate your expertise through a comprehensive exam, earning a credential that sets you apart in the field.

Become a CP-RM™

Exam Details

The CP-RM Certification exam is designed to assess your expertise and practical application of Recruitment Marketing strategies. The exam includes multiple-choice questions, scenario-based short-response questions and practical assignments to ensure you’re prepared for real-world Recruitment Marketing challenges. After the instruction, you’ll have two weeks to complete both the exam and the practical assignments, giving you the flexibility to thoughtfully apply your knowledge. Open-book access to course materials is encouraged, allowing you to approach the exam as a professional would on the job. A passing score of 75% certifies your ability to excel as a digital-first, AI-empowered recruitment marketer.

Am I Eligible?

The CP-RM Certification is designed for professionals actively practicing Recruitment Marketing. To qualify, you’ll need at least 500 hours of hands-on experience with Recruitment Marketing strategies in the past two years—equivalent to spending a minimum of five hours a week working on RM initiatives and/or using RM strategies and tactics. This ensures participants come with foundational knowledge to build upon, making the program impactful and rewarding.

Recruitment Marketing specialists, strategists, managers and leaders.

Talent acquisition professionals in any role, of any level, who are actively integrating RM strategies.

Marketing or communications professionals who are supporting or focusing on talent attraction.

Who It’s For:

Lori Sylvia

Founder, Rally Recruitment Marketing

Meet Your Instructor

Lori Sylvia is the founder and CEO of Rally, the leading provider of education and resources in Recruitment Marketing since 2017. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and branding, Lori has taught modern Recruitment Marketing strategies to more than 50,000 professionals. Known for her fun, interactive teaching style, Lori brings concepts to life with real-world examples and practical exercises that keep you engaged. She’s deeply committed to your professional growth, offering personalized mentorship to help you master the skills and strategies that will elevate your career and make a lasting impact in your organization.

About Lori

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Proven Expertise: Over 50,000 professionals upskilled since 2017.

Future-Ready Skills: Master emerging social- and digital-first practices, empowered by AI and data.

Career Growth: Gain credibility as a forward-thinking leader in Recruitment Marketing. 

CP-RM FAQ
  • Do I need prior experience in Recruitment Marketing?

    Yes, to ensure participants get the most out of the program, you’ll need at least 500 hours of hands-on experience with Recruitment Marketing strategies in the past two years. This is equivalent to spending about five hours per week on RM initiatives and/or using RM strategies and tactics.

  • What counts toward the 500-hour requirement?

    Activities like developing your employer brand, creating recruitment content for talent attraction, using social media for recruiting, social or digital advertising campaigns, analyzing talent acquisition metrics or using RM technology all qualify.

  • What if I can’t attend live sessions?

    No problem! All sessions are available on-demand, so you can learn on your own schedule. You will also receive the weekly agenda, and can attend the modules that are most beneficial to you.

  • How long does it take to complete the certification?

    The live sessions take place over 5 weeks, followed by an exam taken on your own time.

  • Is there a renewal requirement for the certification?

    Yes, the certification is valid for two years. Renewal ensures your knowledge stays up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. Recruitment Marketing is always changing!

  • What resources will I have access to?

    You’ll receive expert instruction, course materials, templates, AI tools and ongoing access to Rally’s RM community for peer collaboration and professional growth.

  • What sets this certification apart?

    Rally’s focus on social- and digital-first strategies (think: recruiting beyond job boards), incorporating AI and data into how you work, and actionable strategies ensures you’re gaining practical, future-ready skills to drive real results in Recruitment Marketing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Lori is amazing. She combines expansive industry knowledge with sharp strategic insight, delivering her courses with clarity and patience. She is a great teacher and source of information."

"Coming from the recruiting team with no marketing experience, I'm finding Rally to be my #1 resource for ideas to generate more candidate engagement and working to elevate our employer brand!"

Achieve recognition as a Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing™ and advance your career with digital-first, AI-empowered expertise. From the #1 community where today's professionals learn modern RM.

With 50,000 practitioners, Rally® Recruitment Marketing is the leading community to learn and share the best ideas in recruitment marketing, employer branding and talent attraction to educate and empower you to lead the future of talent acquisition. Rally with us online at RallyRecruitmentMarketing.com, at our free RallyFwd Virtual Conference, and with our powerful AI & analytics tool, Rally Inside.

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See what the CP-RM™ certification includes, how it works, and how it can elevate your role and impact.

Wondering if CP-RM™ is right for you?

Starting Sept. 9, 2026

Highly Recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed the CP-RM program! Lori's approach to the topics and modules was very comprehensive, providing us with audio, visual, and practical ways to absorb the material. Lori not only delivered valuable information that we could apply in real life to our daily work, but she also equipped us with resources and tools to help us excel and elevate our Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing skills to the next level. 

—Emilie M., Talent Attraction Lead

Houston, We Have a Winner!

This course led by Lori was incredible. As someone who has been in the industry for 10+ years, I would highly recommend. There was some information that was a great refresher for me and so many incredible takeaways as an individual contributor and leader. I recommend signing up for the next cohort, you will not regret it.

—PB, Global Talent Attraction & Experience Leader

Add On  1:1 Career Coaching with Lori

In this 3-session coaching series, you’ll work 1:1 with Lori to reflect on your career path, clarify what’s next and grow your influence as an RMEB professional—whether you’re ready for a bigger role or want to make a bigger impact right where you are. Together, you’ll create a Professional Growth Plan that maps your next steps, showcases your strengths and positions you for advancement with purpose.

Unlock Your Potential and Your Path Forward

🌱 What You’ll Gain in 3 Personalized Sessions

Develop an internal networking strategy so you can build visibility and strengthen relationships to position yourself as a trusted RMEB leader. 

Practice high-stakes conversations like interviews and salary negotiations. Gain confidence and language to advocate for your value. 

Map out a professional growth plan for your next 1–3 years. Set goals and carve out a path toward the role and impact you want. 

Your Growth Starts Here

Get the coaching, clarity and plan to move your career forward with confidence. Add on Career Coaching with Lori at checkout!

Being a pioneer in Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding is exciting — and overwhelming. There’s no blueprint or clear ladder to climb. You’re doing strategic work, but still have to justify its value. You’re gaining traction, but you want a path that leads to real career growth. That’s exactly why I created this coaching experience — to help you turn your strategy into momentum, your role into a recognized function and your effort into advancement. 🧭 

1:1 Career Coaching with Lori

Unlock Your Potential and Your Path Forward

Meet with Lori for expert advice to move forward with clarity, confidence and a clear next step in your RMEB career. 

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1:1 Career Coaching with Lori
(One Session)

Work 1:1 with Lori to map your growth, elevate your influence and advance your career with purpose and confidence. 

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1:1 Career Growth Coaching with Lori
(Three Session)

Being a pioneer in Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding is exciting — and overwhelming. There’s no blueprint or clear ladder to climb. You’re doing strategic work, but still have to justify its value. You’re gaining traction, but you want a path that leads to real career growth. That’s exactly why this coaching experience was created — to help you turn your strategy into momentum, your role into a recognized function and your effort into advancement.

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By registering for this Rally Academy Course, you are also signing up to use our Rally AI tool in order to complete the hands-on exercises. During the program, you'll have access to Rally Inside with Rally AI. After the program is over, your access to Rally AI will end, but you will continue to have access to the Free Plan of Rally Inside.  

Cancelation and Refund Policy

If cancel by August 1, 2024, a full refund minus a $50 processing will be provided.

If cancel from August 2-22, 2024, a 50% refund will be provided.

If cancel on August 23, 2024 or later, no refund will be provided but you can apply the credit to a future Rally Academy course.

Note: This course is not available for vendors or agencies. Rally reserves the right to approve or reject registrants.

Become Certified

$1,100.75

Get 15% off with code: CPRM15

Expires May 4, 2026

$1295

Cancelation and Refund Policy

Fall: If you cancel by August 4, 2026, a full refund minus a $50 processing fee will be provided. If you cancel from August 5 - August 25, 2026, a 50% refund will be provided. If you cancel on August 26, 2026, or later, no refund will be provided but you can apply the credit to a future Rally Academy course or Rally Workshop.

Note: This program is not available for vendors or agencies. Rally reserves the right to approve or reject registrants.

"Completing the Recruitment Marketing certification was a game changer for me. The course helped bring into focus the end-to-end vision of what a mature recruitment marketing function should look like, from strategy and employer branding to analytics and optimization, with practical tools to elevate my approach and demonstrate real business impact. I now have a much clearer framework for how to build and scale recruitment marketing with purpose and measurable outcomes."

Schedule:

Live classes every Wednesday for 5 weeks, from 1pm ET - 5pm ET // 10am - 2pm PT

Can't make the live classes? No problem! You can watch the videos on demand at your convenience.

Achieve recognition as a Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing™ and advance your career with digital-first, AI-empowered expertise. From the #1 community where today's professionals learn modern RM.

Can't make the live classes? No problem! You can watch the videos on demand at your convenience.

Fall: Sept 9 - Oct 7, 2026 

100%

of graduates recommend CP-RM™

100%

agree CP-RM™ meets or exceeds expectations 

100%

feel confident applying what they learned 

"Lori’s expertise shined through — the coaching was extremely valuable and had a major impact on my confidence."

"Lori doesn’t just teach recruitment marketing; she brings it to life in a way that makes the work feel even more meaningful and exciting. This course didn’t hand me a cookie-cutter playbook. It gave me real tools, real strategy, and most importantly, a clear sense of direction for where I want to grow in my career."

What Changes After You Become CP-RM™ 

Here’s what practitioners consistently tell us shifted for them after earning their Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing™ — in their confidence, influence and impact.

Moved from tactical execution to strategic Recruitment Marketing leadership

Became able to clearly explain their value and back up ideas with data

Gained confidence to influence hiring managers and internal stakeholders

Started thinking in funnels, conversion rates, and ROI instead of just posts and job ads

Became more consultative, using a "yes, and" approach instead of order taking

Learned to speak the language of business and budget, not just marketing activity

Built data-driven campaigns tied directly to hiring goals

Felt validated and recognized as a Recruit Marketing Professional

Stepped into a stronger leadership voice

Experienced career growth, expanded responsibility or promotion opportunities

Benefits for Employers

Recruitment Marketing continues to play a critical role in how organizations attract, engage and hire talent. Investing in CP-RM™ helps your team build the skills needed to strengthen employer branding, improve candidate attraction and create more effective talent acquisition strategies.

Through CP-RM™, participants learn how to:

Organizations that invest in professional development help their teams stay current, build strategic capabilities and create stronger talent attraction programs that support long-term hiring success.

Need approval from your manager?

Develop Recruitment Marketing strategies aligned with business and hiring goals

Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience initiatives

Create more effective content, campaigns and advertising programs

Use measurement and analytics to demonstrate impact and support decision-making

Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Bring industry best practices back to their teams and organizations

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Last Cohort of 2026!