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    • Status: New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Electronic Health Records

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Patient Registration, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Care Coordination, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

      Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Dental Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Management Training And Development, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • 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
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Application Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Semantic Web, Text Mining, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Data Structures

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Dashboard, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Data Analysis, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Employee Management System with When I Work

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Research, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Western Australia

      Assessment, Interviewing and Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión de talento y liderazgo con Empatía

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Empathy, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
    • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • ​​Church Administration: Human Resources: Duke University
    • LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python: Packt
    • Análise de Dados para Workforce Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career: SkillUp EdTech
    • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech

    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)
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    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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