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    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Brainstorming, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Return On Investment, Data Strategy, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Ideation, Business Strategy, Scalability, Business Transformation, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Strategic Leadership, Branding, Employee Engagement, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Leadership, People Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Michigan

      Extraordinary Human Capital Management

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Change Management, Talent Management, Labor Relations, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Talent Acquisition, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, HR Tech, Crisis Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Team Management, Leadership Development, People Analytics, Cultural Sensitivity, Growth Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      HRCI

      Compensation and Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Analysis, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Employee Retention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      AI For Business

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, Data Governance, Big Data, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Tensorflow, Personalized Service, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      580 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Productivity, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Risk Management Framework, Creative Thinking, Human Resource Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
    • Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership: Macquarie University
    • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
    • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent: University of Michigan
    • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI
    • AI For Business: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto

    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)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Hr

    Coursera offers HR courses and certificates from leading companies like IBM's Generative AI for Human Resources Professionals and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep, and institutions like the University of Minnesota. You can explore topics like recruitment, employee relations, talent development, HR analytics, and organizational strategy.‎

    Yes. Many HR courses include a free audit option. This allows you to access the course videos and readings at no cost. If you want to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to pay 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.‎

    Yes. HR roles are common across all industries, and employers often look for candidates with up-to-date skills and practical knowledge. A certificate from a Coursera course or program can help you build confidence, grow your resume, and take the next step in your HR career.‎

    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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