HR Courses
Discover how to start a career in human resources, or expand your existing HR skill set, with these online human resources courses from FutureLearn.
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Microcredentials3 Microcredentials
Our online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. They can be used as an independent certification, and some even offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Each microcredential also includes a formal online assessment.
FAQ
HR stands for Human Resources, and essentially, it’s the part of a business that is in charge of seeking out, screening, recruiting and training new employees. They are also tasked with looking after employee benefit schemes. HR is a really important part of any business because it’s vital that a company employs people who are suited for their positions and the company culture.
Although you’ll need some in-person training to work in HR, since it’s all about working with people, there are aspects of it that you can learn online. Our HR courses are completely online and don’t require any in-person teaching, so you’re free to study whenever suits you. You can also learn from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to a digital device.
While recruitment is a big part of working in HR, there are other parts of the job role. They’re in charge of processing payroll, conducting disciplinary actions, looking after employee records, providing benefits, helping with career development, and offering training opportunities. Basically, a business can’t function effectively without an HR department.
Working in HR certainly comes with some challenges. Since you’re making important decisions and tackling allegations and complaints, you do have to be empathetic, fair and calm. However, if you’re responsible and dedicated, there’s no reason why you can’t thrive in an HR role. Our courses are designed by business professionals who will give you all the best tips and tricks to begin your HR journey.
There isn’t one clear path into HR. Some people might have a degree in HR or something more generally business-related, but this isn’t essential. It’s more important to get some experience, network, and demonstrate that you’re business-minded. Our online courses are a great opportunity to learn the basics before applying for junior HR jobs and internships, where you’ll be able to continue your professional development.
Yes, online human resources degrees are a great way to earn your degree at your own pace around other commitments. We have a range of online human resource degrees from top universities for you to discover.
Helping people thrive
Human resources are a vital aspect of any organisation, ensuring employees are healthy, happy, and able to develop personally and professionally.
And as corporate culture undergoes a seismic shift – with the advent of #MeToo and other calls for greater workplace accountability – human resources have never played a more important role in business.
With FutureLearn’s online HR courses and degrees, you can explore what it means to work in human resources. You can learn the fundamentals of the discipline – why HR matters, how to create a HR strategy, and use data. You can learn how to hire and retain workers. And you can explore what it means to be a HR manager, and discover the responsibilities it entails.
Find the HR course that suits you
We’ve partnered with top academic institutions to bring you the latest thinking and research on human resources. Universities like The Open University provide extensive courses on the subject, letting you learn from experts in their field using practical examples of human resources management.
Our courses are 100% online, so you’ll identify what it takes to start – or further – a career in human resources alongside a global community of fellow learners and enthusiasts.
FutureLearn offers different courses designed to fit around your needs. You can take an entry-level short course that shows you the essentials, or you could take a 12-month PcG in Human Resources Management if you wanted more in-depth training.
Further your HR career
As workplace practises undergo a revolution, it’s never been a better time to learn the latest in human resources thought and training.
There are a wide variety of human resources jobs these courses would upskill you for. You could work as a human resources officer, manager or assistant, learning what it takes to drive wellbeing in a business.
Training is key to employability – something that’s especially true in a changing area like human resources. With business undergoing a generational shift in culture and practise – and with HR at the heart of that shift – now is the perfect time to pursue a career in HR.
Enrol today
FutureLearn’s online human resources courses let you learn what working in HR entails, and how HR can power change in business.
These are flexible and practical courses designed to help you take your HR career to the next level. Start learning, and boost your career today.
Earn a human resources (HR) certificate
Earn personalised human resources (HR) certificates when you complete an online course on FutureLearn, complete with lead educator signatures, organisation logos and course details. Share your achievements with employers, on Linkedin, on your CV and more.
Earn a HR certificate
Earn personalised HR certificates when you complete an online course on FutureLearn, complete with lead educator signatures, organisation logos and course details. Share your achievements with employers, on Linkedin, on your CV and more.
What higher education HR options are there?
We offer a range of online HR degrees from world-class universities. With FutureLearn, you’ll find degrees of all different levels, including online HR master’s degrees.
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