• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Recruitment

    Recruitment Courses

    Recruitment courses can help you learn how to attract, evaluate, and hire the right candidates to support organizational growth and culture.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Recruitment Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      515 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Team Management, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Statement Analysis, Sales Management, Business Marketing, Business Planning, Innovation, Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professionalism, Business Writing, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Team Building, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Intellectual Property, New Product Development, Team Management, Business Modeling, Presentations, Professional Networking, Equities, Recruitment Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • W

      Workday

      Workday in Action Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Human Capital, General Accounting, Business Process, Compensation Management, Payroll Administration, Human Resource Management, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Getting a Consulting Job

      Skills you'll gain: Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Project Management, Business Communication, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      398 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Training, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Branding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Law

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      238 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to recruitment

    recruitment strategies
    hr management fundamentals: recruitment to development
    faster together, enhancing the recruitment of marginalized communities in clinical trials
    fundamentals of good clinical practice: recruitment & trial
    1…567…16

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

    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up: University of Pennsylvania
    • Workday in Action Series: Workday
    • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
    • Administración de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota

    Why Learn Recruitment?

    Recruitment is the process of finding and selecting the best talent to meet an organization’s needs. It involves sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, managing employer branding, and aligning hiring strategies with business goals. Learning recruitment can help you build skills in communication, decision-making, and talent assessment—essential for roles in HR and talent acquisition.

    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. Many recruitment courses offer a free audit option, letting learners access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to 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.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog
    • Teaching Center

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok