Human Resources Manager
Manage talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance. Drive organizational culture, DEI initiatives, and strategic workforce planning.
$80,000 to $118,000
Typical civilian range for this role at 180 days.
- 17
- Courses
- 484
- Hours of coursework
- 5
- Certifications
- 5
- Program lengths
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60 day program
Human Resources Manager
What you walk out able to do
- Earns HRCI Associate Certificate
- Understands HR fundamentals
- Can support HR operations
Target salary
$50,000 to $68,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Understand HR role, functions, and strategy
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Master the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
22 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Managing Employee Compensation
Understand compensation structures, labor laws, and pay equity
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
90 day program
Human Resources Manager
What you walk out able to do
- Earns HRCI Associate Certificate
- Recruiting and onboarding proficient
- Can lead hiring processes
Target salary
$58,000 to $78,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Understand HR role, functions, and strategy
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Master the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
22 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Managing Employee Compensation
Understand compensation structures, labor laws, and pay equity
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Managing Employee Performance
Design and implement performance evaluation systems
5 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
Develop effective hiring practices and interview techniques
100 hoursOpen on Coursera
120 day program
Human Resources Manager
What you walk out able to do
- Earns HRCI Associate Certificate
- HR for Managers certified
- Can manage performance and compensation
Target salary
$65,000 to $90,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Understand HR role, functions, and strategy
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Master the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
22 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Managing Employee Compensation
Understand compensation structures, labor laws, and pay equity
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Managing Employee Performance
Design and implement performance evaluation systems
5 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
Develop effective hiring practices and interview techniques
100 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Human Resources Analytics
Apply HR metrics, KPIs, and analytical techniques to HR data
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
150 day program
Human Resources Manager
What you walk out able to do
- Earns HRCI Associate Certificate
- HR for Managers certified
- People and HR analytics proficient
- Can lead HR initiatives
Target salary
$72,000 to $105,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Understand HR role, functions, and strategy
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Master the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
22 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Managing Employee Compensation
Understand compensation structures, labor laws, and pay equity
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Managing Employee Performance
Design and implement performance evaluation systems
5 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
Develop effective hiring practices and interview techniques
100 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Human Resources Analytics
Apply HR metrics, KPIs, and analytical techniques to HR data
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Negotiation skills for HR professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
180 day program
Human Resources Manager
What you walk out able to do
- Earns HRCI Associate Certificate
- HR for Managers certified
- People and HR analytics proficient
- SHRM-CP exam ready
- Can manage HR department
Target salary
$80,000 to $118,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Understand HR role, functions, and strategy
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
Master the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding
22 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Managing Employee Compensation
Understand compensation structures, labor laws, and pay equity
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Managing Employee Performance
Design and implement performance evaluation systems
5 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
Develop effective hiring practices and interview techniques
100 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Human Resources Analytics
Apply HR metrics, KPIs, and analytical techniques to HR data
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Negotiation skills for HR professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep
Prepare for SHRM-CP certification exam covering HR competencies
80 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
Lead HR teams, drive organizational change, and align HR with business strategy
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
International Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Apply behavioral science to managing people and teams effectively
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Resolve workplace conflicts and mediate employee disputes
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 17
Managing Social and Human Capital
Wharton course on motivating, organizing, and rewarding people
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 18
Leading Teams
Build high-performing teams and lead organizational change
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Real coursework from the companies that hire for this role.
17 courses, 484 hours, delivered on Coursera and tracked against your record.
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