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Certificate Course in HRM for Beginners
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(20 ratings)
808 students
Last updated 3/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Explain key HRM concepts, including the meaning, scope, evolution, and major functions of Human Resource Management.
  • Differentiate between traditional and competency-based job analysis approaches used in HR decision-making.
  • Develop basic job descriptions and competency profiles using job analysis and manpower planning methods.
  • Outline each step of the recruitment and selection process and identify common hiring biases.
  • Apply the ADDIE model to design simple training or development activities in an HR context.
  • Describe the key features of a Performance Management System and its use in evaluating employee performance.

Course content

9 sections30 lectures2h 28m total length
  • What Is Human Resource Management (HRM)? What HR Really Does in a Company8:15
  • Evolution of HR: From Admin Role to Strategic Business Partner4:22
  • Scope of Human Resource Management (HRM): Roles, Functions and Responsibilities8:00
  • Core Functions of HRM: What Every Beginner HR Professional Must Understand7:25
  • Top HR Competencies Every HR Professional Must Have in 20267:45
  • Real-World Challenges Faced by HR Professionals Today5:34

Requirements

  • No prior HR experience required; this beginner-friendly course teaches all concepts from the ground up.

Description

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a crucial role in every organization, and this beginner-friendly course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in core HR concepts, tools, and processes. Whether you are a student, a fresher preparing for HR jobs, or a professional transitioning into the HR field, this course provides the practical HR knowledge you need to get started confidently.

You will begin with the fundamentals of HRM, including its meaning, evolution, scope, and major functions. The course then guides you through manpower planning, workforce planning, and job analysis techniques, including the growing importance of competency-based HR practices. You will learn how HR professionals identify job requirements, create effective job descriptions, and support hiring decisions.

The recruitment and selection module helps you understand each step of the hiring process, common evaluation biases, and the real challenges in recruitment faced by HR teams. You will also explore Instructional System Design (ISD) and the ADDIE model, essential tools used in training and development. Finally, the course covers the key characteristics of a Performance Management System (PMS) to help you understand how organizations measure and improve employee performance.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of essential HR processes and be equipped with job-ready HR skills that support your HR career journey.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners, students, job seekers, and professionals who want to understand HRM, recruitment, job analysis, and basic HR processes.