Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers
Apply key HR principles in real-world scenarios through comprehensive capstone project focused on workplace challenges.
Apply key HR principles in real-world scenarios through comprehensive capstone project focused on workplace challenges.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and analyze key HR challenges in real workplaces
Develop strategic solutions for recruitment and selection issues
Create effective performance management processes
Design comprehensive compensation and rewards systems
Implement organizational change strategies
Apply HR best practices to real business scenarios
Skills you'll gain
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There are 7 modules in this course
This capstone course provides practical application of HR management principles through a comprehensive workplace project. Students analyze real organizational challenges across key HR areas including recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee development. The curriculum guides learners through identifying workplace challenges, developing strategic solutions, and creating actionable implementation plans, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application in real business contexts.
Welcome and Getting Started
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Milestone 1: Identifying the Internal and External Context
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Milestone 2: Recruiting and Selecting Employees
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Milestone 3: Managing Employee Performance
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Milestone 4: Managing Employee Compensation and Rewards
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Submitting the Final Project
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Reflection and Congratulations
Module 7 · 49 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
HR Analytics Expert and Personnel Economics Scholar
Dr. Alan Benson serves as Associate Professor in the Work and Organizations Group at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.S. from Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Through his Coursera courses "Managing Employee Compensation" and "Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers," he helps students understand modern compensation strategies and HR management principles. His research focuses on people analytics and personnel economics, analyzing HR data to improve organizational decisions about hiring, promotions, and compensation. His work has been published in prestigious journals including the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Academy of Management Journal, and featured in major media outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. As Academic Director of Minnesota's Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program, he combines academic excellence with practical business applications. His expertise spans compensation strategy, negotiations, and HR analytics, making complex organizational concepts accessible to students while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
Human Resources Expert and Management Education Specialist
Dr. Amy Simon serves as Senior Lecturer at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Her academic credentials include degrees in legal studies, human resource development, and organizational communication. Through her Coursera courses "Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees" and "Human Resources Management Capstone," she helps students understand practical HR management principles. Her professional experience spans 13 years as an HR generalist across various industries including publishing, manufacturing, construction, and consulting, working in both union and non-union environments. As founding board member and former president of the Southern Minnesota Area Human Resource Association (SMAHRA), she has demonstrated leadership in the HR community. Since joining the University of Minnesota full-time in 2012, she has taught various management courses, bringing practical industry experience to the classroom. Her expertise particularly focuses on employee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in human resource management.
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