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HR Courses for Beginners

Beginner HR courses can help you learn recruitment strategies, employee onboarding processes, performance management, and workplace diversity initiatives. You can build skills in conflict resolution, effective communication, and understanding labor laws. Many courses introduce tools like applicant tracking systems, HR management software, and performance evaluation frameworks, that support streamlining HR processes and enhancing employee engagement.

Popular Beginner HR Courses and Certifications


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    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Human Resource Policies, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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

    4.8 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    HRCI

    Foundations of HR Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Leadership Coaching and Mentoring using AI

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Delegation Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Training and Development, People Development, Dashboard, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Coaching, Power BI, Team Performance Management, Organizational Development, Prompt Engineering, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Development, Human Resources

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    HRCI

    HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Surveys, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

    5 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (195) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Employee Training, Human Resource Policies, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Talent Recruitment, Training Programs, Staff Management, Learning Styles, Diversity Awareness, Full Cycle Recruitment, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    HRCI

    Talent Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Negotiation, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Compensation Management, Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 821 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (821) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity

    4.8 stars, 354 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (354) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial

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Best HR courses from HRCI

Top-rated HR courses offered by HRCI on Coursera.

  1. 1
    HRCI Human Resource Associate
    HRCIBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(3,442)HRCI
  2. 2
    Foundations of HR Operations
    HRCIBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(17)HRCI
  3. 3
    HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International
    HRCIBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(26)HRCI

Best HR certificate programs

Earn a certificate in HR from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
    University of MinnesotaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(15,661)Specialization
  2. 2
    Microsoft Leadership Coaching and Mentoring using AI
    MicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(1)Professional Certificate
  3. 3
    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist
    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)Beginner3 - 6 Months4.7(821)Professional Certificate

Best HR courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly HR courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Human Resources Management Essentials
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(127)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Human Resources Analytics
    University of California, IrvineBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(2,164)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design
    CourseraBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(195)No prerequisites

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