Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
Offered by University of Minnesota. Become a better manager of people.
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Human Resource Management. It is structured in 5 modules, over 2 months. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 15.7K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Human Resource Management courses collection, where we compare it against 3 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 2 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (15.7K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 2 months.
Module 1 · Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Module 2 · Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Module 3 · Managing Employee Performance
Module 4 · Managing Employee Compensation
Module 5 · Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 15.7K learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 7 November 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers This |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 2 months | Highest rated (4.8★ from 15.7K reviews) | |
| Ultimate HR Generalist: Certified Human Resource Management |
 Udemy
|
4.5★ | ₹579 | 15.5 hours | All Levels · 15.5 hours · certificate | View ↗ |
| Diploma Course in Human Resource Management (HRM) |
Udemy
|
4.4★ | ₹469 | 12.5 hours | Most popular — 40.1K learners | View ↗ |
| Certification Course in Human Resource Management |
Udemy
|
4.1★ | ₹489 | 16.5 hours | For learners past the basics · 16.5 hours | View ↗ |
Where Human Resource Management leads
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Common questions
How much does Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers cost?
Coursera does not publish a price we can read on the course page, so we do not show one. Check the fee on the provider site — we would rather say nothing than quote a number we did not collect.
Does Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers take?
Coursera lists it at 2 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Preparing to Manage Human Resources and going on to Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees, Managing Employee Performance, Managing Employee Compensation, Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers. The full outline is on this page.