Basics in Human Resource Management
This beginner-friendly course introduces the purpose and everyday functions of Human Resource Management (HRM). Learners explore how organizations plan their workforce, recruit and onboard employees, support learning and development, review performance, maintain employee relations, and contribute to a fair and productive workplace. The course uses practical examples and short knowledge checks to connect core HR concepts with workplace situations.
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About this course
This beginner-friendly course introduces the purpose and everyday functions of Human Resource Management (HRM). Learners explore how organizations plan their workforce, recruit and onboard employees, support learning and development, review performance, maintain employee relations, and contribute to a fair and productive workplace. The course uses practical examples and short knowledge checks to connect core HR concepts with workplace situations.
Human Resource Management is the organized approach to supporting people throughout their working relationship with an organization. In this course, learners will become familiar with the main HR functions and the way these functions support both employees and organizational goals. Topics include the role of HRM, workforce planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, performance management, compensation basics, employee engagement, workplace policies, and professional ethics. Short scenarios, downloadable worksheets, and module quizzes help learners apply the concepts. This is an introductory learning course, not legal advice or a substitute for country-specific employment-law training.
Course curriculum
12 lessons in 6 learning sections
01Introduction to Human Resource Management2 lessons⌄
02Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection2 lessons⌄
03Onboarding, Training and Employee Development2 lessons⌄
04Performance Management and Employee Engagement2 lessons⌄
05Compensation, Employee Relations and HR Ethics2 lessons⌄
06Applied HR Scenario and Final Review2 lessons⌄
What you will learn
Explain what HRM means and why it matters to organizations.
Identify common responsibilities of an HR department.
Describe the basic stages of workforce planning, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
Distinguish training and development from performance management.
Recognize the purpose of compensation, benefits, and employee engagement.
Explain why confidentiality, fairness, documentation, and respectful communication matter in HR.
Apply introductory HR concepts to simple workplace scenarios.
What you need
No previous HR experience is required.
Basic reading comprehension in English is recommended.
A phone, tablet, or computer with internet access is recommended.
A notebook or digital note-taking tool is useful.
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