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 2 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 Free |
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 25 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
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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) |
| Diploma Course in Human Resource Management (HRM) |
 Udemy
|
4.4★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Certification Course in Human Resource Management |
Udemy
|
4.2★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
Where Human Resource Management leads
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Common questions
How much does Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers cost?
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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.