Human Resources For Beginners (Udemy.com)
A guide to learning the fundamentals of human resource management
Created by: Segun Akiode
Last updated August 2024
What you will learn
- Learn the fundamentals of human resources
- Learn the objectives of human resources management
- Learn what is the role of human resources within an organization
- Learn about the human resources policy and procedure
How it compares
Against the other 170 rated Udemy courses in Human Resources on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 42% of them
- Reviews4,491#19 of 171 by number of reviews
- Length1 hourshorter than 79% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2024earlier than 74% of them
Course Description
"Human Resource Management is the strategic approach to the effective management of people in a company or organization such that they help their business gain a competitive advantage." - Wikipedia
Human Resource Management is a business function!
PEOPLE (Human Capital) is an integral part of the success of every organization. With the RIGHT PEOPLE, an organization can achieve organic business growth and profitability.
“It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” – Jack Welch, former CEO of GE
The main role of human resources is to facilitate the alignment of human capital with organizational goals.
Human resource management activities are carried out by all those in a leadership role in an organisation. In most situations, such leaders fulfil their human resource responsibilities within a clear human resource policy framework.
No formal organization can exist and function well without formal ‘rules of engagement’ in managing people, known as Human Resource Policy.
HR Policies are continuing guiding principles on the approach of which an organization intends to adopt in managing its people. HR policies are used to set the direction for the employees working in the company and what is expected of them in the workplace.
This course is a beginner’s course aimed to give the fundamental knowledge of human resources.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
4,491 Reviews
Segun Akiode
Segun is a Global HR Leader & Rewards Specialist who brings a unique blend of technical depth and people-centric leadership. His passion is simplifying Human Resources concepts, HR Data Analytics and Total Rewards, making strategy actionable for both organizations and professionals.
He is a born teacher, a Chemical Engineer by education. He has over 15 years work experience across multiple industries and geographies.
As an educator, he impacts over 25,000 students on Udemy and 20,000+ subscribers on YouTube, where he shares practical HR insights, total rewards strategies, and HR data analytics tools that help HR professionals thrive in today’s evolving workplace.
Guided by his mantra to die empty—leaving meaningful footprints on the sands of history, he remains committed to personal growth, knowledge sharing, and building a legacy of impact. Humbly, I describe myself as “a work in progress.”
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Reviews
By Diondra Houston on 9/16/2026
So far, this is actually a good refresher for me regarding HR Fundamentals.
By Annisa Amni Binti Zolkifli on 7/26/2026
As a beginner, I have a broader perspective after listening to the course. I appreciate the concise information the tutor has shared. It's a good starting point for me to explore and discover more the world of HR.
By Nia Hill on 7/9/2026
Need downloads to be able to follow along and have for later. Very good information for the basics of HR.
By Samuel Blessing Ifeoma on 6/24/2026
The course was very clear, relevant and well-structured. It was a worthwhile learning experience overall
By Debbie KANNAPIEN on 5/1/2026
Great match and I appreciated the short, interesting topics in each section.
By Pandji Hidayat on 4/17/2026
Memberikan Gambaran tentang Strategic HR , namun ada baiknya ada text indonesianya
By Alexis Pohl on 4/15/2026
He does a great job at explaining the notes, he goes at a good pace, just isn't the most entertaining listen.
By Sargam Dedhia on 4/12/2026
Very strong accent makes it difficult to understand and major focus is spent on this.
By Kendra E. Brown on 3/20/2026
Excellent communication and very passionate regarding the topic of discussion
By Kevin E LeMasters on 2/27/2026
NOT REALLY, GOING TO RETIRE THIS YEAR. AND IT SEEMS MORE GEARED TO HRC MANAGERS. BUT OVERALL PRSENTED WELL WITH SOME GOOD INFO. THANKS!
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