HR Soft Skills Mastery: Communication, Leadership & Strategy
What you'll learn
- What will students learn in your course?
- Develop effective communication skills: active listening, empathy, and clarity
- Build HR leadership capacity: influence, negotiation, and professional courage
- Master ethical decision-making and information management in HR
- Strengthen relationship-building skills for networking and collaboration
- Enhance performance-focused competencies like accountability and guidance
- Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning, reflection, and self-improvement
- Apply critical thinking and situational decision-making in strategic HR roles
Requirements
- Work in HR or are planning to start an HR career
- Are preparing for HRCI, SHRM, or CIPD certification
- Are looking to strengthen your communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
- Want to improve your impact and credibility within your organization
Description
Master the essential soft skills that top HR professionals use to lead, communicate, and drive organizational success. This practical online course is based on globally recognized HR competency models — HRCI, SHRM, and CIPD — and gives you the complete toolkit to thrive in any HR role.
Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, preparing for certification, or simply want to become more effective in your HR career, this course will help you build the behavioral and leadership competencies that separate good HRs from great ones.
You’ll gain actionable techniques to improve communication, influence stakeholders, manage conflict, and think critically — all with a strong HR business partner mindset.
In just 8 structured lessons, you will:
1. Understand Modern HR Competency Models
Explore SHRM, HRCI, and CIPD frameworks
Learn how soft skills drive long-term HR success
2. Build Effective Communication Skills
Practice active listening, empathy, and clear messaging
3. Develop HR Leadership Qualities
Strengthen your influence, courage, and negotiation abilities
4. Improve Data & Ethics Awareness
Master transparency, ethical decision-making, and integrity
5. Cultivate Strong Professional Relationships
Learn effective networking and collaboration techniques
6. Drive Results with Performance-Focused Skills
Advise stakeholders and take ownership of outcomes
7. Embrace Continuous Development
Build a growth mindset and accept feedback constructively
8. Strengthen Business Thinking for HR
Apply critical thinking and real-time decision-making
By the end, you’ll not only feel more confident in your HR role — you’ll be seen as a strategic partner who knows how to make an impact.
Enroll today and upgrade the skills that every future-ready HR needs.
Who this course is for:
- HR professionals seeking to enhance their soft skills and become more effective in their roles
- HR generalists and business partners who want to strengthen communication, influence, and leadership competencies
- Managers and team leads looking to improve how they collaborate with HR and build high-performing teams
- Candidates preparing for international certifications like HRCI, SHRM, or CIPD
- Professionals transitioning into HR who need a solid foundation in behavioral competencies
- HR directors aiming to build a competency-based HR team and foster a culture of development and performance
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 6,381 Reviews
- 102,353 Students
- 348 Courses
Meet Mike Pritula: #1 Udemy AI HR Instructor, Investor and Mike Pritula Academy founder
- Built HR for Wargaming | Preply | iDeals | PeopleForce and more
- Brought HRCI and SHRM certification to more than 10 countries
- Founded the World's first and biggest AI HR online Academy with 135 online courses in 5 languages and 175 countries
- Worked with Randford, Deloitte, EY, HAY group, Korn-Ferry and other consultants on numerous HR projects
- Udemy shareholder
Why Should You Learn From Me?
I am not just an instructor; I’m a proven leader who has transformed HR and operational strategies across industries. Over the past 20 years, I’ve guided more than 100,000 HR professionals worldwide to excel in their careers. Here’s what sets me apart:
• Founder of Mike Pritula AI HR Academy: A leading online AI HR academy offering 135+ courses and home to one of the largest HR communities with over 200,000 members.
• Creator of the most comprehensive HR Audit Checklist and the HR Competency Model used by professionals globally.
• Holder of globally recognized certifications including PHRi, SHRM-CP, and HCI sHRBP, ensuring that I bring industry-leading knowledge to every course.
• HR automation expert who has implemented tools like BambooHR, 15Five, PeopleForce, and many others to streamline operations in leading companies.
• A trusted advisor and keynote speaker, with over 5 million views on my articles and presentations.
• Youtube Silver Button holder for my Educational HR channel
What Have I Achieved?
• Recognized as one of the Top 10 AI HR Leaders.
• Named HR Person of the Year in Ukraine (2018) and Belarus (2017).
• Authored two career-defining books, “Resume for a Million” and “AI in HR”, helping professionals land dream jobs and prepare for the future of HR.
• First to launch HRCI Certification Prep Courses in over 10 countries, bringing global certifications to a wider audience.
• Designed and led 50+ high-impact HR projects across diverse industries.
My Career Journey: Proven Expertise in Transforming Businesses
From multinational corporations to innovative startups, I have played key HR leadership roles in companies like Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, and Alfa Bank. My accomplishments include:
• Building four high-performing HR teams from scratch to drive organizational success.
• Leading HR transformations, such as implementing OKR systems, enhancing recruitment strategies, and driving employee engagement.
• Scaling operations with innovative solutions, including automation of key HR processes.
What Will You Gain from My Courses?
1. Practical Skills in HR and Leadership: Learn actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in your role.
2. Mastery of Operational Excellence: Discover frameworks to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
3. Advanced Tools and Technology: Harness AI and automation tools to revolutionize your HR practices.
4. Global Expertise: Access insights from my experience across diverse industries and cultures.
Why Am I the Right Instructor for You?
My courses are built on real-world experience. I’ve faced the challenges you’re encountering, solved them, and refined strategies that work. Whether you’re just starting your HR career or are a seasoned professional, my programs will empower you to achieve your goals.
I don’t just teach concepts; I equip you with practical tools, templates, and step-by-step frameworks to ensure you can take immediate action.
Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become a leader in HR and operations? Enroll today and join thousands of professionals who have transformed their careers with my guidance. Let’s get started! ⇣