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    Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Time Management, Human Resources Software, Employee Onboarding, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Document Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Google Sheets, Consolidation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation Analysis, Recruitment, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Data Collection, Business Research, Data Analysis, User Feedback, Market Research, Business Software, Data Presentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    422 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Writing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Recruitment

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    PySpark Foundations: Process, analyze, and summarize data

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), People Analytics

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
  • Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets: Coursera Project Network
  • Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results: Coursera Project Network
  • كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
  • Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
  • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network

Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

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Project Management (30)
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Change Management (14)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hr

Browse the HR courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Payroll & HR Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera Instructor Network‎

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.‎

The Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals course by IBM lasts 4 weeks and focuses on:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • HR tech
  • Responsible AI

It includes tools like Python and Excel.

Conversely, the Generative AI HR Professional Specialization by Vanderbilt University also spans 4 weeks and emphasizes:

  • Communication
  • Professional development
  • Talent recruitment

It includes similar tools.

Both courses are designed for data analysts and cover core topics like prompt engineering and recruitment, but differ slightly in their areas of emphasis. Choose based on whether you want:

  • Deeper insights into AI and HR technology from IBM
  • An emphasis on professional development and communication from Vanderbilt University.‎

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.‎
  • 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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