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Recruitment Courses

Recruitment courses can help you learn candidate sourcing, interview techniques, and employer branding strategies. You can build skills in assessing cultural fit, leveraging social media for outreach, and creating effective job descriptions. Many courses introduce tools like applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and data analytics platforms, showing how these tools streamline the hiring process and enhance decision-making.


Popular Recruitment Courses and Certifications


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    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    906 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Time Management, Human Resources Software, Employee Onboarding, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Document Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    496 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Learn to Job Search with Indeed

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, User Accounts, Recruitment, Account Management, Target Audience, Job Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Recruitment, Writing, Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Google Sheets, Consolidation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation Analysis, Recruitment, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Social Media, Workforce Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Jupyter

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Aprenda cómo buscar trabajo con Indeed

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Compensation Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Recruitment

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search: Coursera
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Learn to Job Search with Indeed: Coursera
  • Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment: Coursera
  • Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word: Coursera
  • Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets: Coursera
  • Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera

Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

Leadership (53)
Project Management (30)
Plan (25)
Planning (24)
Modeling (17)
Analytics (16)
Human Resources (16)
Decision-making (15)
Change Management (14)
Innovation (14)
Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment

Top courses include Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees from the University of Minnesota and Talent Acquisition from HRCI. These programs cover end-to-end recruitment strategies, effective interviewing, and building strong employer brands.‎

Yes. You can start learning recruitment on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many recruitment courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in recruitment, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

You’ll learn how to source, attract, and evaluate candidates, conduct effective interviews, manage job postings, and create onboarding programs that set new hires up for success. Some courses also cover diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.‎

Not at all. Many courses are beginner-friendly and walk you through the basics of talent acquisition. More advanced content is available for learners with HR backgrounds who want to refine their hiring strategies or explore specific industries.‎

Yes. Recruitment skills are essential for HR professionals, team leaders, and hiring managers. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, develop an understanding of best practices, and earn certificates that showcase your expertise in recruitment.‎

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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