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    Find the Best Recruitment Course for Your Goals

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      HRCI

      Talent Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Sourcing, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Executive Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Job Analysis, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Professionalism, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      849 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI HR Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management, New Hire Orientations, Communication Planning, Performance Review, Human Development, Policy Development, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Market Research, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Recruitment, Process Improvement, Recruitment Strategies, Consultative Approaches, Performance Measurement, Organizational Structure, Talent Sourcing, Communication, Branding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Decision Making, Talent Sourcing, Business Research, Social Media

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Performance Review, Compensation Analysis, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Recruitment, Human Resources, Automation, AI Personalization, Business Ethics, Technical Communication, Employee Onboarding

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Leadership Development, Coaching, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Google

      Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Prompt Engineering, Planning, Problem Solving, Generative AI, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Human Capital, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, People Development, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular recruitment courses

    • Talent Acquisition: HRCI
    • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
    • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • GenAI for Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Managing Talent: University of Michigan

    Why Learn Recruitment?

    Recruitment is the process of finding and selecting the best talent to meet an organization’s needs. It involves sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, managing employer branding, and aligning hiring strategies with business goals. Learning recruitment can help you build skills in communication, decision-making, and talent assessment—essential for roles in HR and talent acquisition.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment

    Top courses include Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees from the University of Minnesota and Talent Acquisition from HRCI. These programs cover end-to-end recruitment strategies, effective interviewing, and building strong employer brands.‎

    Yes. You can start learning recruitment on Coursera for free in two ways:

    • Preview the first module of many recruitment courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
    • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

    If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in recruitment, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to source, attract, and evaluate candidates, conduct effective interviews, manage job postings, and create onboarding programs that set new hires up for success. Some courses also cover diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.‎

    Not at all. Many courses are beginner-friendly and walk you through the basics of talent acquisition. More advanced content is available for learners with HR backgrounds who want to refine their hiring strategies or explore specific industries.‎

    Yes. Recruitment skills are essential for HR professionals, team leaders, and hiring managers. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, develop an understanding of best practices, and earn certificates that showcase your expertise in recruitment.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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