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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Negotiation, Performance Management, Resilience, Employee Onboarding, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Leadership, Leadership, Conflict Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      850 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Course Development, Recruitment, Human Resources, Training and Development, Employee Training, Instructional Design, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Structure, Educational Materials, Student Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Leadership, Human Resources

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Learning, Diversity Training, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation, Patient Education and Support, Caregiving, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Health Care, Nursing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of strategic business analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Business Strategy, Business, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      655 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, HR Tech, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Human Resources, Verification And Validation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion, Compliance Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano: UBITS
    • ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh
    • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
    • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Fractal Analytics
    • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan

    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)
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    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    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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