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Managing People Courses

Managing people courses can help you learn effective communication, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and performance management. You can build skills in providing constructive feedback, motivating team members, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Many courses introduce tools like performance appraisal systems, project management software, and collaboration platforms, which help you apply these skills in real-world situations and enhance team productivity.

Popular Managing People Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Managing the Talent Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Policies, Performance Measurement

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Leadership Strategies and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, People Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Contemporary Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Human Capital, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, People Analytics, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Business Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Business Management and Workplace Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Political Sciences, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    New Manager Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Composure, Accountability Frameworks, Team Building, Talent Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Expectation Management, Drive Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Risk Mitigation, Workforce Planning, HR Tech, Consulting, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Management Reporting, Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Talent Management, Strategic Thinking, Employee Engagement, Information Technology, Project Management, Empathy, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications, AI literacy, Adaptability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Culture, People Analytics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Responsiveness, People Management, Supervision, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular managing people courses

  • Managing the Talent Lifecycle: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Leadership Strategies and Team Management: EDUCBA
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Business Management and Workplace Behavior: EDUCBA
  • New Manager Readiness: Madecraft
  • PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies: Coursera
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace: Starweaver

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