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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

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1 week to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

17 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain core Human Resource Management principles and evolution.

  • Apply talent acquisition and performance management strategies.

  • Evaluate career development and employee engagement systems.

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February 2026

Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

There are 4 modules in this course

Learners will develop a clear understanding of Human Resource Management principles, analyze the evolution of HR practices, apply talent management and acquisition strategies, and evaluate performance and career development systems within organizations.

This beginner-level course provides a structured and practical introduction to Human Resource Management, guiding learners through the core functions that support organizational success. Starting with HR fundamentals and intellectual capital management, the course progresses to inclusive HR practices, talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and career growth. Learners will gain practical insights into how HR strategies align with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and build a productive workforce. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end coverage of the HR lifecycle, combining strategic concepts with real-world HR practices in a clear, beginner-friendly format. Through well-organized modules, quizzes, and applied learning scenarios, learners build job-ready HR knowledge without requiring prior experience. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with foundational HR skills applicable to entry-level HR roles, management positions, and business environments seeking effective people management.

This module introduces the fundamentals of Human Resource Management, exploring its definition, evolution, scope, and strategic importance in modern organizations, while emphasizing the role of human and intellectual capital in organizational success.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 35 minutes
  • Introduction to Human Resource Managementβ€’5 minutes
  • HRM-Definitionβ€’3 minutes
  • HRM-Across the Agesβ€’10 minutes
  • HRM-Complements β€’5 minutes
  • HRM-Introductionβ€’3 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Managementβ€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Foundations of Human Resource Managementβ€’30 minutes
  • Understanding Human Resource Managementβ€’10 minutes
  • Evolution and Scope of HRMβ€’10 minutes
  • HR in Modern Organizationsβ€’10 minutes

This module focuses on managing intellectual capital, promoting equal opportunity, embracing diversity, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals through effective planning and analysis.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 58 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Management Continueβ€’13 minutes
  • Equal Opportunityβ€’9 minutes
  • Diversity Managementβ€’7 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Strategyβ€’7 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Strategy Continueβ€’10 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Strategy and Analysisβ€’9 minutes
  • Intellectual Capital Planning Complementsβ€’1 minute
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Intellectual Capital & Inclusive HR Practicesβ€’30 minutes
  • Managing Intellectual Capitalβ€’10 minutes
  • Diversity and Strategic HR Thinkingβ€’10 minutes
  • HR Strategy and Planningβ€’10 minutes

This module examines the end-to-end talent management and acquisition process, including job design, employee engagement, workforce planning, sourcing strategies, recruitment channels, and talent selection.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 81 minutes
  • Job Design & Engagementβ€’8 minutes
  • Roles & Responsibilitiesβ€’11 minutes
  • Retention & Experienceβ€’9 minutes
  • Workforce Planningβ€’10 minutes
  • Sourcing Strategyβ€’10 minutes
  • Recruitment Channelsβ€’12 minutes
  • Talent Selectionβ€’12 minutes
  • Talent Selection Continueβ€’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Talent Management & Acquisitionβ€’30 minutes
  • Talent Management Foundationsβ€’10 minutes
  • Talent Acquisition Planningβ€’10 minutes
  • Recruitment and Selectionβ€’10 minutes

This module explores talent development, performance management, leadership development, and career management practices that support employee growth, organizational performance, and inclusive career advancement.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 93 minutes
  • Transforming Talent-Complementsβ€’1 minute
  • Transforming Talent – Orientation & Overviewβ€’10 minutes
  • Transforming Talent – Performance Gapsβ€’11 minutes
  • Transforming Talent – Training Methodsβ€’8 minutes
  • Transforming Talent – Leadership Developmentβ€’9 minutes
  • Performance Managementβ€’12 minutes
  • Performance Management Continueβ€’12 minutes
  • Career Management – Foundations & Coachingβ€’10 minutes
  • Career Management – Employee Growthβ€’11 minutes
  • Career Management – Diversity & Advancementβ€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Talent Development, Performance & Careersβ€’30 minutes
  • Transforming and Developing Talentβ€’10 minutes
  • Training, Leadership & Performanceβ€’10 minutes
  • Performance and Career Growthβ€’10 minutes

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EDUCBA
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