Human Resources Courses and Certifications

Preparing to Manage Human Resources

153 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 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Human Resource Development

25 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 Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Human Resource Management I

19 reviews

Learn HRM essentials with NPTEL's 19-hour program, covering job design, HR planning, recruitment, performance evaluation, training, employee welfare, industrial relations, and change management.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Learn to develop a human capital strategy with Philanthropy University's 6-week course. Master organizational culture, structure, recruitment, performance optimization, and talent development.

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

Great Learning

Human Resource Management - Functions of HRM - Manpower Planning

8 reviews

Master HRM functions like manpower planning, job analysis, recruitment, and more with Great Learning's 1-2 hour program. Earn a free certificate upon completion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Managing Human Capital in Retail

56 ratings at Coursera

Learn to manage human capital in the retail industry with this 4-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Gain insights into hiring, workforce development, and employee motivation.

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

Personnel Management for Public Libraries

1 review

Learn personnel management for public libraries with University of Michigan's 4-week course. Gain skills in hiring, evaluating staff, and understanding legal considerations.

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

Managing Social and Human Capital

2500 ratings at Coursera

Learn to manage people effectively with this 4-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Gain skills in motivating performance, designing jobs, and making timely decisions.

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

Employment Law: The Gig Economy

Explore the legal aspects of gig work in this 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Understand employment classifications, worker protections, and propose solutions for gig economy issues.

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

Employment Contracts

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore U.S. employment contract law with the University of Pennsylvania in a 4-week course. Learn about at-will employment, contract creation, interpretation, breaches, and damages.

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

Reigniting Employee Engagement

13 ratings at Coursera

Boost employee engagement with this 4-week course from the University of Michigan. Learn strategies to increase confidence, control comparisons, and understand what others care about.

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

Human Resources Analytics

1517 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

147 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategic hiring practices, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Offered by University of California, Irvine.

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

Improving Workplace Climate

Gain analytical skills and management tools for an inclusive workplace with UC Berkeley's 8-week online program. Learn to navigate group dynamics, communicate effectively, and make equity-based decisions.

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

Beyond Diversity: Navigating the DEI landscape in these challenging times

Gain analytical skills and management tools for an inclusive workplace with this 8-week course from UC Berkeley, focusing on navigating complex group dynamics and promoting equity.

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