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Professional HRM Mastery Specialization

Coursera

Professional HRM Mastery Specialization

Lead HR Transformation from Operations to Strategy.

Develop expertise in strategic HRM, AI-powered HR tools, and leadership for organizational success.

Starweaver
Gabriella Parente
Ridhi Arora

Instructors: Starweaver

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from 1,006 reviews of courses in this program

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement comprehensive HR strategies including talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation systems.

  • Apply AI and digital tools to transform HR operations, from automated workflows to data-driven engagement analytics.

  • Lead organizational change as a strategic HR partner, mastering negotiation, conflict resolution, and culture transformation.

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Specialization - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze key concepts and strategies within strategic HR management.

  • Apply efficient methods for talent management and performance appraisal.

  • Design comprehensive compensation strategies that align with organizational objectives.

  • Evaluate and incorporate advanced HR trends and practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compensation Strategy
Category: Talent Management
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Performance Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Human Resources
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Case Studies

What you'll learn

  • Explain key HR functions—recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development—and their role in organizational success.

  • Execute recruitment and onboarding to align with goals, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.

  • Apply performance management to set goals, give feedback, and boost engagement while ensuring compliance.

  • Create development plans to upskill employees, prepare leaders, and support succession planning.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Retention
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Succession Planning
Category: Recruitment
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Performance Management
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Employee Training
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Human Resources
Category: Employee Engagement
Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Data Ethics
Category: HR Tech
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Recruitment
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Human Resources
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Generative AI
Boost Staff Morale: Analyze and Create Engagement

Boost Staff Morale: Analyze and Create Engagement

Course 4, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design and measure a data-informed peer-recognition program using online tools to boost morale and retention.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Program Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Driving engagement
Category: Project Design
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
CHRO Excellence: Transforming HR Teams

CHRO Excellence: Transforming HR Teams

Course 5, 5 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Change Management
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Talent Management
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Human Capital

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Negotiation
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Case Studies
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Mediation
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Influencing
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Collaboration
Category: Relationship Management
Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create an HR workspace and folders.

  • Create custom fields and add actions using keyboard shortcuts.

  • Create document templates and track and estimate times.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Document Management
Category: Scheduling
Category: Timelines
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Human Resources Software
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Time Management
Create Employee Management System with When I Work

Create Employee Management System with When I Work

Course 8, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • You will be able to manually add data to employee time sheets including clock in/out times, unpaid lunch breaks, and employee vacation/sick hours.

  • You will be able to close out a pay period and set up an employee time clock.

  • You will be able to effectively use the applicant tracking system and hire a new employee.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Scheduling
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Talent Management
Category: Staff Management
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Timelines
Category: Data Entry
Category: Team Management
Category: Payroll
Collect and Share Employee Feedback with Officevibe

Collect and Share Employee Feedback with Officevibe

Course 9, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create a pulse survey, 1-on-1 meeting agenda, and employee poll.

  • Create individual and team goals.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Surveys
Category: Team Building
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Teamwork
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Collaboration
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Performance Review
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Team Management
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Constructive Feedback

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Instructors

Starweaver
Coursera
554 Courses1,049,415 learners
Gabriella Parente
Coursera
4 Courses15,438 learners
Ridhi Arora
Coursera
1 Course3,885 learners

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