What skills will I gain from this course?

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to design effective AI prompts, create AI-assisted job descriptions, use chatbots for recruitment, develop onboarding workflows, apply analytics to HR tasks, and integrate ethical AI practices into HR strategies.

Do I need programming knowledge to learn Generative AI for HR?

No, this course does not require any programming experience. All tools and techniques are explained step by step, in a practical, HR-focused manner.

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Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

This course is part of Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Define the fundamentals of Generative AI and explain its applications across HR functions.
Apply AI tools and prompting techniques to streamline recruitment and onboarding tasks.
Design AI-driven strategies for talent acquisition, candidate engagement, and employee onboarding.
Implement scalable HR strategies that integrate fairness, efficiency, and ethical use of AI.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This program explores Generative AI in Human Resources, giving HR professionals, recruiters, and business leaders the skills to design, optimize, and deploy AI-powered HR solutions. You’ll start with the foundations of Generative AI, mastering its applications in HR, prompt engineering basics, and advanced prompting techniques for tasks such as job descriptions, structured outputs, and role-based HR scenarios. From crafting effective prompts to refining advanced strategies, you’ll learn how to build smarter, scalable HR workflows.

You’ll then advance to AI for Recruitment, applying AI tools to job description creation, candidate screening, and interview preparation, while exploring AI-driven engagement through chatbots and personalized communication. Moving further, you’ll work with AI in Onboarding, designing personalized onboarding content, automating FAQs, creating employee handbooks, and building analytics-driven onboarding workflows to enhance new hire experiences. The program concludes with a capstone, where you develop AI-assisted recruitment and onboarding strategies, supported by structured projects, graded assessments, and reflective activities for practical mastery. By the end of this program, you will be able to: - Define the core concepts of Generative AI and explain its practical applications in HR. - Apply widely used AI tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in HR processes. - Design and refine effective prompts for completing diverse HR tasks across functions. - Develop comprehensive recruitment strategies using AI for job ads, screening, and engagement. - Construct personalized onboarding experiences supported by AI-generated content and analytics. This program is designed for HR professionals, recruiters, L&D managers, and business leaders aiming to integrate Generative AI into workforce management and employee experience strategies. A foundation in HR practices and digital tools will help maximize your learning experience. Join us to unlock the full potential of Generative AI in HR, and transform the way you recruit, onboard, and engage employees with next-generation AI systems.

Learn the fundamentals of Generative AI and its role in transforming HR practices. Explore the basics of AI, key applications in HR, and common bottlenecks it can solve. Gain skills in prompt engineering, from writing effective prompts using the CLEAR framework to avoiding common pitfalls. Advance into specialized prompting techniques such as chain-of-thought reasoning, role-based prompts, iterative refinement, structured outputs, and job description generation.

What's included

16 videos6 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts1 plugin

16 videosTotal 98 minutes

Specialization Introduction5 minutes
Course Introduction4 minutes
Basics of Generative AI6 minutes
AI Applications in HR5 minutes
HR Bottlenecks5 minutes
What is Prompt Engineering?5 minutes
Anatomy of High-Performing HR Prompts4 minutes
The CLEAR Framework for HR Prompting5 minutes
Crafting Effective Prompts for HR Tasks6 minutes
Common Prompt Pitfalls and Solutions5 minutes
Demonstration: Chain-of-Thought Prompting for HR6 minutes
Demonstration: Role-Based Prompting in HR Contexts7 minutes
Demonstration: Iterative Prompt Refinement6 minutes
Demonstration: Prompting for Structured Outputs7 minutes
Demonstration: Advanced Prompting for Job Descriptions7 minutes
Prompt Engineering Best Practices5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Course Overview15 minutes
Introduction to Generative AI Tools15 minutes
Core Prompting Strategies15 minutes
Best Practices for Prompt Engineering15 minutes
Advanced Prompting Strategies for HR15 minutes
Module Summary: Introduction to Generative AI for HR15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Practice Quiz: What is Generative AI?6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Prompt Engineering Basics6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Prompting Techniques6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Introduction to Generative AI for HR30 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Introduce Yourself5 minutes
Exploring AI in HR5 minutes
Challenges in Crafting HR Prompts5 minutes
Impact of Advanced Prompting in HR5 minutes

1 pluginTotal 1 minute

What do you Already know about Generative AI in HR?1 minute

Discover how AI transforms talent acquisition with tools for job description creation, candidate screening, and interview question generation. Learn to personalize candidate communication through chatbots and AI-crafted emails, while exploring fairness, engagement, and best practices. Build practical skills to design AI-driven recruitment strategies that streamline hiring and enhance candidate experience.

What's included

7 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 45 minutes

AI in Job Description Creation7 minutes
Candidate Screening with AI6 minutes
AI-Assisted Interview Question Generation5 minutes
Demonstration: Building a Job Ad with AI7 minutes
Personalizing Candidate Communication6 minutes
AI for Recruitment Chatbots5 minutes
Demonstration: Crafting Candidate Emails with AI7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

AI Tools for Recruitment15 minutes
Enhancing Recruitment with AI15 minutes
Module Summary: AI in Recruitment15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 42 minutes

Practice Quiz: AI for Talent Acquisition6 minutes
Practice Quiz: AI for Candidate Engagement6 minutes
Knowledge Check: AI in Recruitment30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 10 minutes

AI and Fairness in Recruitment5 minutes
AI and Candidate Experience5 minutes

Learn how AI personalizes onboarding with customized materials, automated FAQs, and engaging content. Explore tools for designing visual assets, creating checklists, and optimizing workflows with analytics and new-hire check-ins. Gain practical skills to build AI-driven onboarding strategies that streamline processes and enhance employee experiences.

What's included

11 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

11 videosTotal 68 minutes

Personalizing Onboarding with AI6 minutes
AI-Generated Onboarding Materials7 minutes
Automating Onboarding FAQs5 minutes
Demonstration: Creating Onboarding Content with AI7 minutes
Demonstration: Design Visual Onboarding Materials6 minutes
AI for Onboarding Workflows6 minutes
Personalizing Employee Handbooks with AI6 minutes
Demonstration: Building an Onboarding Checklist with AI6 minutes
AI for Onboarding Analytics5 minutes
AI for New Hire Check-Ins5 minutes
Demonstration: Optimizing Onboarding Process6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Enhancing Onboarding with AI15 minutes
AI-Driven Onboarding Strategies15 minutes
Module Summary: AI in Onboarding15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 42 minutes

Practice Quiz: AI for Onboarding6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Optimizing Onboarding with AI6 minutes
Knowledge Check: AI in Onboarding30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 10 minutes

AI in Onboarding Experience5 minutes
AI for Streamlining Onboarding Tasks5 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Course Summary3 minutes

1 readingTotal 30 minutes

Practice Project: AI-Powered Recruitment & Onboarding Workflow30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

End Course Knowledge Check: Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals30 minutes
Designing an AI-Powered Recruitment Strategy30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

Describe Your Learning Journey5 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Final Checkpoint: Reflecting on Generative AI in HR10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course is ideal for HR professionals, recruiters, talent managers, and business leaders interested in applying Generative AI to hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement. No prior technical or coding experience is required.

The course covers foundations of Generative AI, prompt engineering basics, and advanced prompting strategies. You’ll also explore AI in recruitment (job descriptions, candidate screening, candidate engagement), AI in onboarding (content creation, workflows, analytics), and ethical, scalable HR applications.

Yes! The course features interactive demos and practice assignments using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copy.ai, Notion AI, Canva AI, Gamma AI, and Leena AI. You’ll learn by applying AI to real HR tasks such as job ads, candidate emails, onboarding checklists, and employee handbooks.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.