VOOZH about

URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/talent-retention-and-inclusion

⇱ Talent Retention and Inclusion | Coursera


Talent Retention and Inclusion

Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify turnover risks early and use HR data to understand why employees stay, leave, or disengage.

  • Design retention and inclusion strategies that support engagement, belonging, and long-term employee success.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Recently updated!

June 2026

Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Managing the Talent Lifecycle Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you’ll learn how to identify why employees leave, spot retention risks early, and design strategies that help people stay engaged, supported, and connected at work. You’ll explore the drivers of turnover, key motivation and engagement theories, total rewards, and practical ways to use HR data to understand what’s happening across teams and employee groups.

You’ll also examine how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging shape workplace culture and retention. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how to identify barriers to inclusion, evaluate HR policies for potential bias, design inclusive initiatives, and measure whether retention and inclusion efforts are making a real difference. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, team leaders, and anyone interested in building stronger, more inclusive workplaces. Whether you’re new to HR or expanding your leadership toolkit, you’ll leave with practical approaches for improving employee experience, reducing avoidable turnover, and supporting a culture where more people can thrive.

When top performers suddenly leave, you scramble to redistribute work, morale drops, and the organization faces hidden costs. In this module, you will explore the root causes of turnover, key motivation theories, data segmentation, and total rewards frameworks. By the end, you will be able to spot early warning signals and design targeted strategies to keep employees engaged.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 33 minutes
  • Instructor Introduction and Course Overview4 minutes
  • Drivers of Turnover6 minutes
  • Key Theories of Motivation and Engagement8 minutes
  • Spotting Trends and Risk Areas7 minutes
  • Total Rewards Framework7 minutes
4 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Course Outline5 minutes
  • Supporting Reading: Drivers of Turnover5 minutes
  • Supporting Reading: Spotting Trends and Risk Areas5 minutes
  • Review: Module Key Concepts5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Practice Assessment: Module 120 minutes

Retention works best when you connect data, strategy, and culture. In this module, you’ll examine how HR metrics, targeted retention plans, DEIB concepts, and barriers to inclusion shape employee experience and organizational outcomes. By the end, you’ll be able to evaluate retention efforts, design more focused strategies, and identify practices that support engagement, belonging, and long-term employee retention.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • Effectiveness of Retention and Engagement Strategies6 minutes
  • Developing a Retention Strategy Plan7 minutes
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging7 minutes
  • Barriers to Inclusion7 minutes
2 readingsTotal 10 minutes
  • Supporting Reading: Effectiveness of Retention and Engagement Strategies5 minutes
  • Review: Module Key Concepts5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Practice Assessment: Module 220 minutes

Even well-intentioned HR policies can unintentionally create unequal outcomes for employees. In this module, you will explore how to conduct equity audits, design inclusive team initiatives, navigate federal and state employment laws, and measure diversity and inclusion effectiveness. By the end, you will be able to evaluate your organization’s practices and build compliant, data-informed strategies that truly foster sustainable workplace inclusion.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 29 minutes
  • Evaluating HR Policies and Current Practices7 minutes
  • Designing Initiatives7 minutes
  • Applying Relevant Federal and State Laws7 minutes
  • Effectiveness of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives8 minutes
2 readingsTotal 10 minutes
  • Supporting Reading: Evaluating HR Policies and Current Practices5 minutes
  • Review: Module Key Concepts5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Practice Assessment: Module 320 minutes

This final module brings together the course concepts so you can apply them in realistic HR decisions. You’ll connect turnover drivers, motivation, engagement, total rewards, retention planning, DEIB, inclusion barriers, policy evaluation, legal compliance, and initiative measurement. By the end, you’ll be prepared to make informed, practical decisions that support retention, inclusion, fairness, and organizational effectiveness.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 4 minutes
  • Course Wrap-Up4 minutes
3 readingsTotal 12 minutes
  • Review: Course Key Concepts10 minutes
  • Congratulations and What's Next1 minute
  • Course Attributions1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 40 minutes
  • Graded Assessment: Course40 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

University of California, Santa Barbara
3 Courses65 learners

Explore more from Leadership and Management

Why people choose Coursera for their career

👁 Image

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
👁 Image

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
👁 Image

Larry W.

Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
👁 Image

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

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.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,