HRCI
HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate
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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.

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5 months at 6 hours a week
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

(2,448 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
5 months at 6 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • 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

What’s included

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Taught in English
97 practice exercises

Prepare for the aPHR Certification Exam with the HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

Professional Certificate - 5 course series

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: Talent Acquisition
Category: Contract Negotiation
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Recruitment
Category: Talent Sourcing
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Forecasting
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Human Resources
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Labor Law
Category: Negotiation

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: Instructional Design
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Succession Planning
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Adult Education
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Employee Training
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Training and Development
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Professional Development
Category: Training Programs
Category: Developing Training Materials
Category: Program Evaluation

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: Compensation Management
Category: Compensation Strategy
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Claims Processing
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Human Resources
Category: Payroll Systems
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Compensation Analysis
Category: Payroll
Category: Payroll Processing

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: Employee Performance Management
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Performance Management
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Human Resources
Category: Policy Development

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: Compliance Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Operational Risk
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Labor Law

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Build toward a degree

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 

Instructors

Rachel Landers
HRCI
2 Courses58,063 learners
Michelle Alvarado
HRCI
3 Courses129,856 learners
Rhea Bautista
HRCI
1 Course33,061 learners
Brad Boyson
HRCI
5 Courses150,163 learners

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¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (8/1/2024 - 8/1/2025)