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Employment Law Courses

Employment law courses can help you learn about employee rights, workplace discrimination, contract negotiations, and compliance with labor regulations. You can build skills in conflict resolution, legal research, and understanding workplace policies. Many courses introduce tools like case management software and legal research databases, that support analyzing employment disputes and ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Popular Employment Law Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Nonprofit Law

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax, Accountability, Tax Laws, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Talent Pipelining, New Hire Orientations, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Legal Risk, Employee Engagement, Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Civil Rights Law

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Civil Law, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Record Keeping, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Disciplinary Procedures, Accountability Frameworks, Compensation and Benefits, Accountability, Investigation, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Law You Can Use

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Medical Privacy, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Labor Law, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Human Resources, Commercial Laws, Disabilities, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Court Systems, Learning Strategies, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Preparing the Legal Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Target Market, Entrepreneurship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Legal Risk, Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • H

    HRCI

    Workplace Compliance and Labor Relations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to English Common Law

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Appeals, Political Sciences, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Talent Selection and Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Labor Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Performance Metric, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Drive Engagement, Training Programs, Interviewing Skills, Compliance Training, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Global Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Human Resources, International Relations, Labor Relations, Human Capital, Labor Compliance, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Labor Law, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Business Management, Resource Management, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management

    ★ 4.6 (594) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Patent Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular employment law courses

  • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence: John Wiley & Sons
  • Civil Rights Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
  • Preparing the Legal Foundation: Pearson
  • Workplace Compliance and Labor Relations: HRCI
  • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London
  • Talent Selection and Onboarding: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Foundations of Global Human Resource Management: Sage Publications

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