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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Human Capital, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, People Development, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Performance Review, Compensation Analysis, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Peer Review, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Storytelling, Business Valuation, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer Demand Planning, Proposal Development, Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Capital Markets, Financial Statements, Corporate Tax, Corporate Finance, Price Negotiation, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Tax, Investments

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      569 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Decision Making, Talent Sourcing, Business Research, Social Media

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Market Research, Talent Sourcing, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Research, Technology Strategies, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Data Collection, Job Analysis, Business Analytics, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Data Integrity, Project Management, Professional Development, Human Resource Policies, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Program Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, ChatGPT, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Generative AI, HR Tech, Recruitment, Data Ethics, Recruitment Strategies, Automation, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Peer Review, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Milestones (Project Management), Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Executive Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Job Analysis, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Talent Management, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, People Management, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Succession Planning, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular talent acquisition courses

    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Strategy: University of Virginia

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