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    Find the Best HR Course for Your Goals

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      HRCI

      Talent Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Sourcing, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      539 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI HR Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management, New Hire Orientations, Communication Planning, Performance Review, Human Development, Policy Development, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Rmarkdown, Data Integrity, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Quality, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, SQL, Interviewing Skills, Analytical Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Data Ethics, HR Tech, Generative AI, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Training Programs, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Employee Coaching, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Recruitment, Performance Review, Interviewing Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Mental Health, Stress Management, Empathy, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Analysis, Performance Improvement, Performance Measurement, Microsoft 365, Market Research, User Research, Employee Performance Management, Business Strategy

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular hr courses

    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Talent Acquisition: HRCI
    • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
    • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University

    Why Learn HR?

    Human resources (HR) focuses on managing people, culture, and workplace processes to support organizational success. It plays a key role in hiring, employee development, performance management, and compliance. Learning HR can help you build the skills to support teams, shape workplace strategy, and drive meaningful impact across industries.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Hr

    Start by identifying your focus—whether it’s entering the HR field, strengthening core HR practices, or preparing for leadership or certification.

    • For a broad introduction to HR roles and functions, consider the Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization by the University of Minnesota.
    • For those interested in talent acquisition and workforce planning, explore Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees from the same series.
    • If you're preparing for SHRM or HRCI certification, Preparing to Manage Human Resources offers foundational theory and real-world context.‎

    These beginner-friendly options are ideal for learners new to HR or looking to understand the fundamentals:

    • Human Resources Analytics by the University of California, Irvine – A practical look at data-driven HR decision-making.
    • People Management Skills from the University of London – Offers a global HR perspective for new or aspiring people managers.
    • Preparing to Manage Human Resources by the University of Minnesota – A foundational overview of HR systems, laws, and strategy.‎
    • A course dives into one key topic—such as Compensation and Benefits.
    • A Specialization helps you build deep, multi-course expertise—for example, Human Resource Management Specialization.
    • A Professional Certificate prepares you for job roles with hands-on projects and career-focused support—like HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate. ‎

    Click here to ask ChatGPT to find the right HR course on Coursera for your learning goals.‎

    Yes. You can start learning Human Resources on Coursera for free in two ways:

    • Preview the first module of many HR courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
    • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

    If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in Human Resources, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You can learn how to manage hiring processes, support employee engagement, design performance management systems, and navigate labor laws. Some courses also introduce digital HR tools and data-driven strategies for workforce planning.‎

    No experience is needed to get started. Many HR courses are built for beginners and cover foundational concepts. You can also find more advanced content for professionals looking to grow in areas like strategic HR or analytics.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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