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Human Resource professionals have a significant impact on an organization’s success. They play a vital role in hiring the right people, developing employee policies, and creating a positive work culture. By pursuing a career in Human Resources, you can contribute to the overall achievement of an organization.
This program is uniquely designed to prepare aspiring Human Resource professionals. Through engaging videos, interactive activities, assessments, and peer-reviewed projects, you can enhance your professional expertise and gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals in this field. This program is mobile friendly so whether you prefer accessing the program from your mobile device or computer, you have the flexibility to shape your learning journey.
By the end of this program, you will understand how to:
Effectively recruit, select, and onboard new employees Develop and implement employee policies and procedures that align with organizational goals Foster a positive work culture and employee engagement Understand and navigate legal and ethical considerations in Human Resources
By completing this program, you will receive a certificate from Coursera and also gain the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this field. You will also be prepared to undertake the HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification exam, setting you apart as a qualified HR professional.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Talent Acquisition
- Course 2: Learning and Development
- Course 3: Compensation and Benefits
- Course 4: Employee Relations
- Course 5: Compliance and Risk Management
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This course is for business professionals, managers, and HR personnel seeking to understand and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies. You will learn to identify and mitigate business risks, ensuring organizational sustainability. The course covers legal and safety compliance, operational policies, and the strategic role of Human Resources in organizational change. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Explain the criticality of compliance for ongoing operations and organizational sustainability. ● Implement and apply compliance strategies within an organization. ● Identify key laws and procedural requirements necessary for compliance. ● Analyze HR’s role in organizational restructuring, including mergers and acquisitions. ● Identify operational activities requiring formal risk management policies and procedures. You do not require any specific software tools for this course. No prior experience in Human Resources is needed to be successful in this course.
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Employee relations is a key part of building a productive, compliant, and people-centered workplace. In this course, you’ll explore how HR professionals create and administer employee policies, communicate company values, support employee engagement, manage performance, and address workplace conflict. You’ll learn about employee handbooks, ethics codes, mission, vision, and values, employee communication, inclusive workplace culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, employee engagement surveys, performance appraisal methods, discipline documentation, grievance processes, organizational design, business continuity, and HR record keeping. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Create and evaluate employee policies, employee handbooks, ethics codes, and workplace communication practices. ● Support employee engagement by identifying ways to build inclusive company culture and measure employee satisfaction. ● Explain performance management concepts, including performance appraisals, employee feedback, discipline procedures, grievances, and workplace conflict. ● Outline HR’s role in organizational design, strategic planning, business continuity, OSHA-related record keeping, and employee documentation.
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**The Talent Acquisition Course won Coursera's 2024 Learners First Award, which honors the instructor and course team who have received the highest ratings from Coursera learners based on direct feedback.** This course focuses on all aspects of the talent acquisition process. You will learn how to forecast workforce needs, source and recruit talented candidates, and hire and onboard new employees. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Create a recruitment strategy ● Perform a job analysis and write a job description ● Explain the talent acquisition life cycle ● Identify core elements of negotiation, job offers, and employment contracts ● Implement best practices for employee onboarding No prior experience in Human Resources is needed to be successful in this course.
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This course examines the intricacies of the total rewards package for employment. You will learn how to structure a compensation strategy and evaluate benefit trends in the market. You will also learn about different benefit types and options as well as various pay systems and HR technology. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Explain the most common theories and motivational principles associated with total rewards ● Evaluate how your organization wants to structure compensation strategy ● Explain how job evaluation techniques are used to align compensation strategy with actual pay ● Explain different benefit types and options ● Appraise different types of pay systems No prior experience in Human Resources is needed to be successful in this course.
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This course presents an overview of best practices for creating effective training in your organization. You will learn different methods of identifying training needs and delivering training. You will also learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Create and deliver learning to your organization ● Explain and propose different methods to access the processes and outcomes of training ● Explain different ways to deliver training ● Evaluate key metrics that will demonstrate training outcomes and results No prior experience in Human Resources is needed to be successful in this course.
Taught by
Brad Boyson, Michelle Alvarado, Rachel Landers and Rhea Bautista
Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
4.8 rating at Coursera based on 3461 ratings
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The course content was extensive, covering areas such as talent management, organizational development, and employee training. Each module was well-structured, with clear learning objectives and relevant case studies that helped apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.
Delivery and Presentation: The delivery of the course was exceptional. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and engaged, using a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. The course materials were also well-curated, with updated resources and readings that supplemented the lectures effectively.