Payroll & HR Management
Offered by Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited.
Payroll & HR Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 3 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 10h 36m. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 66 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Management courses collection, where we compare it against 75 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 10h 36m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (66 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
This Payroll & HR Management course, offered by Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited on Coursera, focuses on the practical application of payroll management and income tax regulations. You learn to work with Tally software for tasks like handling employee profiles and configuring pay heads.
The curriculum begins with an Introduction to Payroll, covering its fundamental concepts and highlighting the importance of accurate payroll processing within any organization. Following this, the course delves into Income Tax Master Configuration & Processing of Payroll with IT. Here, you learn how to integrate income tax regulations directly into the payroll process, ensuring compliance.
A key part of the course involves mastering specific functions in Tally. You will learn how to create and manage employee profiles effectively. You also gain expertise in creating and configuring primary pay heads within the Tally system. The course concludes with a focus on Payroll & Statutory Reports, teaching you how to generate essential reports for compliance and internal review.
Upon completing this 10h 36m beginner-level course, you will develop practical skills in Accounting Software, Income Tax, Tax Management, and Payroll Administration. You will be able to perform Payroll Processing, manage Payroll Systems, and understand Payroll Reporting. This course is ideal for HR professionals, certified accountants, and business employees who need to manage payroll operations efficiently.
While this course provides a strong foundation in Management courses related to payroll and Tally, it specifically targets the operational aspects of payroll and income tax. It may not cover broader HR strategies or advanced compensation and benefits administration in depth. If your interest lies in other areas of management, you might consider alternatives such as the free Management Consulting Essential Training 2026 + AI, or courses focused on Data Management: The Complete Masterclass and CRM: Customer Relationship Management. For those interested in financial accounting systems, SAP FICO (Financial Accounting & Management Accounting) is another relevant free option.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- HR, Certified accountant, business employees.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 10h 36m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Payroll
Module 2 · Income Tax Master Configuration & Processing of Payroll with IT
Module 3 · Payroll & Statutory Reports
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 66 learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Payroll & HR Management cost?
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Does Payroll & HR Management 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 Payroll & HR Management take?
Coursera lists it at 10h 36m. 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 Payroll & HR Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Payroll & HR Management cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Introduction to Payroll and going on to Income Tax Master Configuration & Processing of Payroll with IT, Payroll & Statutory Reports. The full outline is on this page.