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      Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

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

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      481 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Data Analysis Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Data Collection, Business Research, Data Analysis, User Feedback, Business Software, Data Presentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      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
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Content Creation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Create Employee Management System with When I Work

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Human Resources, Decision Tree Learning, Employee Retention

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Transformation, Risk Modeling

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Promptly for Beginners: Build a Generative AI App

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Application Deployment, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Usability, User Feedback

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results: Coursera Project Network
    • Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network
    • كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
    • Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment: Coursera Project Network
    • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn HR?

    Human resources (HR) focuses on managing people, culture, and workplace processes to support organizational success. It plays a key role in hiring, employee development, performance management, and compliance. Learning HR can help you build the skills to support teams, shape workplace strategy, and drive meaningful impact across industries.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
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    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Hr

    Coursera offers HR courses and certificates from leading companies like IBM's Generative AI for Human Resources Professionals and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep, and institutions like the University of Minnesota. You can explore topics like recruitment, employee relations, talent development, HR analytics, and organizational strategy.‎

    Yes. Many HR courses include a free audit option. This allows you to access the course videos and readings at no cost. If you want to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You can learn how to manage hiring processes, support employee engagement, design performance management systems, and navigate labor laws. Some courses also introduce digital HR tools and data-driven strategies for workforce planning.‎

    No experience is needed to get started. Many HR courses are built for beginners and cover foundational concepts. You can also find more advanced content for professionals looking to grow in areas like strategic HR or analytics.‎

    Yes. HR roles are common across all industries, and employers often look for candidates with up-to-date skills and practical knowledge. A certificate from a Coursera course or program can help you build confidence, grow your resume, and take the next step in your HR career.‎

    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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