Human Resources Courses and Certifications

Preparing to Manage Human Resources

155 reviews

Leave this course with a new-found understanding of the range of options available for managing employees, a grasp of what makes workers tick, and the readiness to develop your own HRM skills.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Human Resource Development

43 reviews

The major objective of the course is to explain and demonstrate the contribution of HRD in an organization and enable students to develop an ability to decide learning and training needs, and have competence in the design and delivery of learning program…

• YouTube
• 1 day 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Human Resource Management - Functions of HRM - Manpower Planning

38 reviews

Comprehensive overview of HR functions including manpower planning, recruitment, compensation, training, and performance management. Learn to effectively manage human resources and boost organizational productivity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Human Resource Management I

34 reviews

Comprehensive exploration of HR practices, from job analysis to contemporary issues, focusing on employee management, development, and organizational effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learn strategies to build and grow effective teams by designing organizational culture, recruiting talent, structuring compensation, and developing employees for long-term success.

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Developing your skills as an HR professional

9 reviews

This free course, Developing your skills as an HR professional, will help you to develop some of the skills you will need to be effective as an HR professional. You will practise learning ...

• OpenLearn
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Managing Human Capital in Retail

65 ratings at Coursera

Explore effective human capital management in retail, covering hiring, development, retention, and motivation strategies to drive organizational success and employee satisfaction.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Personnel Management for Public Libraries

1 review

Learn the foundational principles of personnel management and leadership.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing Social and Human Capital

2534 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to motivate, organize, and reward employees for high performance. Learn effective decision-making, job design, and organizational change strategies to thrive as a business and social organization.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Employment Law: The Gig Economy

Explore legal challenges and evolving regulations in the gig economy, examining worker classifications, protections, and potential solutions for improving gig worker rights and benefits.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Employment Contracts

41 ratings at Coursera

Demystifies U.S. contract law principles governing employer-employee relationships, covering at-will employment, contract elements, interpretation, damages, and special agreements like non-disclosure and arbitration clauses.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Reigniting Employee Engagement

18 ratings at Coursera

Discover strategies to boost employee engagement using three interactive levers: care, confidence, and comparisons. Learn practical tools to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human Resources Analytics

1778 ratings at Coursera

This course focuses on identifying effective data sources, developing meaningful metrics, designing long-term measures, and applying results in support of organizational strategy and tactics.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hiring Practices

165 ratings at Coursera

Develop strategic plans for attracting, recruiting, and retaining employees at all levels. Learn each step of the talent lifecycle, emphasizing diversity and inclusion throughout the process.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Workplace Climate

Gain skills to navigate complex group dynamics, communicate effectively, and make equitable decisions across diverse identities, fostering meaningful and sustainable workplace change.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)