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Human Resource Management Courses

Human Resource Management courses can help you learn recruitment strategies, employee engagement techniques, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. You can build skills in conflict resolution, data analysis for HR metrics, and developing training programs tailored to organizational needs. Many courses introduce tools like HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and performance management software, which help streamline processes and enhance decision-making in workforce management.


Popular Human Resource Management Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Web Scraping, Data Synthesis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, User Story, Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Content Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human resource management courses

  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System

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