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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Successful Interviewing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, HR Tech, Crisis Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Team Management, Leadership Development, People Analytics, Cultural Sensitivity, Growth Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, English Language, Delegation Skills, Staff Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Career Options: Exploring a New Career

      Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Trend Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      849 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Becoming a Sports Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Legal Strategy, Financial Management, Relationship Management, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Business Leadership, Delegation Skills, English Language, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Team Building, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      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

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • R

      Rice University

      Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Talent Acquisition, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent: University of Michigan
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
    • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
    • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo : Arizona State University
    • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera Project Network

    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.

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