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    Recruitment courses can help you learn how to attract, evaluate, and hire the right candidates to support organizational growth and culture.

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    • S

      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, People Management, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance Management, Time Management, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      ​​Church Administration: Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Safety Training, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Human Resources, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Leadership and Management, Business Metrics, Culture, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Building and Managing Superior Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Personal Development, People Development, Human Capital, Talent Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Large Language Modeling, Portfolio Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Professional Networking, Writing, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Writing, Personal Development, Communication, Branding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Human Capital in Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Management, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Human Resources, Decision Tree Learning, Employee Retention

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, Job Analysis, User Accounts, Target Audience

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Talent Sourcing, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, R Programming

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Career Path Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Copywriting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, People Development, Performance Improvement, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      62 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
    • ​​Church Administration: Human Resources: Duke University
    • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
    • البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Managing Human Capital in Retail: University of Pennsylvania
    • Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment: Coursera Project Network
    • Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management: The State University of New York
    • Career Path Essentials: IESE Business School

    Why Learn Recruitment?

    Recruitment is the process of finding and selecting the best talent to meet an organization’s needs. It involves sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, managing employer branding, and aligning hiring strategies with business goals. Learning recruitment can help you build skills in communication, decision-making, and talent assessment—essential for roles in HR and talent acquisition.

    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)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment

    Top courses include Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees from the University of Minnesota and Talent Acquisition from HRCI. These programs cover end-to-end recruitment strategies, effective interviewing, and building strong employer brands.‎

    Yes. Many recruitment courses offer a free audit option, letting learners access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to source, attract, and evaluate candidates, conduct effective interviews, manage job postings, and create onboarding programs that set new hires up for success. Some courses also cover diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.‎

    Not at all. Many courses are beginner-friendly and walk you through the basics of talent acquisition. More advanced content is available for learners with HR backgrounds who want to refine their hiring strategies or explore specific industries.‎

    Yes. Recruitment skills are essential for HR professionals, team leaders, and hiring managers. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, develop an understanding of best practices, and earn certificates that showcase your expertise in recruitment.‎

    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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