HRCI
HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate
HRCI

HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

Launch your career in Human Resources. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills for a career as an Human Resource Associate. No degree or prior experience needed. Coursera's 2024 Learners First Award Winner.

Rachel Landers
Michelle Alvarado
Rhea Bautista

Instructors: Rachel Landers

Sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

80,260 already enrolled

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(1,894 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(1,894 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the requirements and techniques to recruit and retain talent for an organization

  • Understand how performance management and feedback impact employee relations in an organization

  • Evaluate the various benefits of total remuneration and technology for an organization

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Prepare for a career in Human Resources

  • Receive professional-level training from HRCI
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from HRCI
  • Qualify for in-demand job titles: Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Associate, Human Resources Coordinator
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$52,000+
median U.S. salary for Human Resources
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91,000+
U.S. job openings in Human Resources
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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Talent Acquisition

Course 117 hours4.8 (1,272 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create a job analysis and write a job description

  • Create a talent recruitment strategy

  • Identify and explain all stages of the talent acquisition life cycle

Skills you'll gain

Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Recruitment
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Talent Management
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Human Resources
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: People Management
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Human Resource Management

Learning and Development

Course 215 hours4.8 (586 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • How to create and deliver effective trainings in your organization

  • How to evaluate key metrics that will demonstrate training outcomes and results

Skills you'll gain

Category: Workforce Development
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Human Capital
Category: Training and Development
Category: Employee Training
Category: Instructional Design
Category: Course Development
Category: Instructional and Curriculum Design
Category: Adult Learning Principles
Category: Curriculum Development
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Learning Theory
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Human Resources
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Education and Training
Category: Educational Materials
Category: Developing Training Materials
Category: Program Evaluation
Category: Labor Compliance

Compensation and Benefits

Course 319 hours4.7 (329 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate an organization's compensation strategy

  • Explain different benefit types and options

  • Evaluate and select an appropriate pay system for an organization's needs

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Human Resources
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Compensation Strategy
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Human Capital
Category: HR Tech
Category: Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Category: Payroll Systems
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Payroll Processing
Category: Payroll
Category: Human Resources Software
Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: People Analytics
Category: Workers Compensation
Category: Payroll Administration

Employee Relations

Course 422 hours4.7 (207 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain performance management concepts for all levels of employees

  • Outline organizational design principles and strategies for effectiveness

  • Evaluate policies for the workforce and employees of an organization

Skills you'll gain

Category: People Management
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Diversity Programs
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Performance Management
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Human Resources
Category: Business Administration
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Disciplinary Procedures
Category: Business Management
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Human Resource Policies

Compliance and Risk Management

Course 518 hours4.8 (228 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain, implement, and apply compliance for an organization

  • Explain and identify key operational activities which require formal risk management policies and procedures

  • Explain and identify key laws and procedural requirements necessary for compliance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Operational Risk
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Environment Health And Safety
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Human Resources
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Safety Training
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Human Resource Management

Instructors

Rachel Landers
HRCI
2 Courses40,206 learners
Michelle Alvarado
HRCI
3 Courses92,514 learners

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¹Lightcast™ Job Postings Report, United States, 7/1/22-6/30/23. ²Based on program graduate survey responses, United States 2021.