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Professional HRM Mastery Specialization

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Professional HRM Mastery Specialization

Lead HR Transformation from Operations to Strategy. Develop expertise in strategic HRM, AI-powered HR tools, and leadership for organizational success.

Starweaver
Gabriella Parente
Ridhi Arora

Instructors: Starweaver

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Intermediate level

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement comprehensive HR strategies including talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation systems.

  • Apply AI and digital tools to transform HR operations, from automated workflows to data-driven engagement analytics.

  • Lead organizational change as a strategic HR partner, mastering negotiation, conflict resolution, and culture transformation.

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Specialization - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze key concepts and strategies within strategic HR management.

  • Apply efficient methods for talent management and performance appraisal.

  • Design comprehensive compensation strategies that align with organizational objectives.

  • Evaluate and incorporate advanced HR trends and practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compensation Strategy
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Talent Management
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Case Studies
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Performance Management
Category: Human Resources
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Workforce Development

What you'll learn

  • Explain key HR functions—recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development—and their role in organizational success.

  • Execute recruitment and onboarding to align with goals, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.

  • Apply performance management to set goals, give feedback, and boost engagement while ensuring compliance.

  • Create development plans to upskill employees, prepare leaders, and support succession planning.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Recruitment
Category: Succession Planning
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Human Resources
Category: Talent Management
Category: Performance Review
Category: Performance Management
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Employee Engagement

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Recruitment
Category: Responsible AI
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Human Resources
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Automation
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: AI Enablement

What you'll learn

  • Design and measure a data-informed peer-recognition program using online tools to boost morale and retention.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Change Management
Category: Program Management
Category: Project Design
Category: Driving engagement
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Change Management
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Talent Management
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Human Capital
Category: Workforce Planning

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Negotiation
Category: Leadership
Category: Case Studies
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Influencing
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Collaboration
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Mediation
Category: Stakeholder Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Create an HR workspace and folders.

  • Create custom fields and add actions using keyboard shortcuts.

  • Create document templates and track and estimate times.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Document Management
Category: Timelines
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Human Resources Software
Category: Scheduling
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Time Management

What you'll learn

  • You will be able to manually add data to employee time sheets including clock in/out times, unpaid lunch breaks, and employee vacation/sick hours.

  • You will be able to close out a pay period and set up an employee time clock.

  • You will be able to effectively use the applicant tracking system and hire a new employee.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Scheduling
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Payroll
Category: Talent Management
Category: Timelines
Category: Data Entry
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Staff Management
Category: Team Management

What you'll learn

  • Create a pulse survey, 1-on-1 meeting agenda, and employee poll.

  • Create individual and team goals.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Surveys
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Teamwork
Category: Team Management
Category: Collaboration
Category: Performance Review
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Team Building

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Instructors

Starweaver
Coursera
523 Courses948,398 learners
Gabriella Parente
Coursera
4 Courses13,101 learners
Ridhi Arora
Coursera
1 Course2,836 learners

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