Intro to Business • Human Resources Fundamentals (Udemy.com)
The Basics of HR • Small, Medium, and Large Companies
Created by: Ron Trucks
Last updated September 2023
What you will learn
- The meaning and relevance of Human Resources, along with the 8-step Human Resources Process in all businesses regardless of size
- How to determine Staffing Needs, as well as writing Job Descriptions, and Job Analysis
- Using tools to recruit the best employee candidate pool; How to interview candidates to narrow down the list to the best employees
- Training is VITAL to making sure employees perform at their best and don't leave for better opportunities
- Developing an effective plan for evaluating employees, communicating that information to them, and then using it to grow
Course Description
In this course, we use everyday, easy-to-understand language to explain the fundamentals about the different elements of working with employees of all size companies.
While this course uses United States information as examples, the information and principles included apply to almost every country in the world.
Successful students will grasp the advantages, disadvantages, requirements, and some of the biggest concerns involved with writing Job Descriptions; hiring, training, and developing staff; preparing and conducting performance evaluations, the basics of compensation and benefits; and much more.
Throughout the entire course, quizzes and actual working "homework assignments" are used to reinforce the lessons as well as help the student understand what they are grasping or needing to restudy.
Some of the many areas covered in the course include:
The Human Resources Process and why everyone level of employees have some impact on the Human Resources of an organization.
What's involved with determining exactly what a company's staffing needs are, how to put those needs into a written plan, and how to use that plan to recruit, interview, and hire qualified staff members.
Why not only Onboarding (orientation) training is important, but also ongoing development to enable staff to perform at their best.
Designing and preparing Employee Performance Evaluations and how to use them to increase company performance and profits.
MANY other lessons are included such as:
What is the ONE QUESTION every potential candidate should be asked in an interview?
How to plan for losing key employees such as owners, directors, and long-term staff
What are different compensation methods to consider and how do benefits play into the overall package
What specific questions should NOT be asked during an interview
NOTE: This is one mini-course included in the Introduction to Business: Volume 1 series. It is a completely stand-alone course with no prerequisites to understand the content. However, all the separate courses combined provide a comprehensive understanding of introductory business concepts equivalent to a 16-week, 3-credit hour, college course.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
266 Reviews
Ron Trucks
For over 30 years, I’ve worked with businesses of every size—from mom-and-pop shops to billion-dollar financial firms—helping them build stronger operations, better teams, and smarter strategies.
Along the way, I’ve spent more than 20 years teaching business management at the college level, working with students who wanted not just theory, but real-world skills they could use.
My approach is simple:
Make the complicated understandable - and the intimidating activities doable.
Here on Udemy, I've helped over 50,000 students strengthen their business knowledge, earning over 8,000 five-star reviews by keeping the focus on practical, clear, and real-world learning.
Whether you’re starting a business, managing a team, or just wanting to understand how businesses work, I’m excited to help you build skills that make a difference.
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Reviews
By Denise Blatnik on 1/21/2026
A job change sent me back to you for some training in the HR field this time! Loved the bookkeeping courses so of course I had to come back for an HR refresher. Glad to be back, Obi Wan!
By Ashley Janke on 7/7/2025
This was a great training! I learned a lot. All of the information was very organized and Ron did a great job presenting the information!
By Adah Strampel on 6/25/2025
I really like the tutor/teacher. He explains in a very good way. What I notice, as I'm from Europe, and working with a European team, that the rules are different. And some rules/tips are a bit outdated in a remote environment.
By Emanuelle Araujo on 4/15/2025
This course has helped me refresh some long forgotten concepts about HR. The instructor was easy to understand and very engaging. This has sharpened my skills and will be very used in my role.
By Dolores Hickman on 4/7/2025
The training was very interesting and knowledgeable for anyone in the Human Resources role.
By Sabine Huth on 12/5/2024
A very comprehensive course to understand the ins and outs of Human Resources, liked the tempo and explanations, always a chance to take a quiz and homework makes learning easy!
By Kaitlyn Ludwig on 7/29/2024
Maybe it is the wrong course for me but it feels repetitious and like there isn’t any “meat” in this course it just barely scratches the surface of what HR is.
By Pamela Glad on 2/20/2024
This course is awesome. A complete understanding of human resources. I can see what companies have done it correct and what they have it done wrong. Definitely a 5 star course that earns a diploma. Excellent!!!
By Nathan Smith on 1/30/2024
I love how Ron communicates. He breaks down the basics so that anyone can understand. Also, he takes into account stress factors, like those who hate history and makes the experience enjoyable. Thank you.
By Tarikul on 11/5/2023
The course gives good detailed infromation Human Resources Fundamentals, from its history to how it is applied to all businesses today as an ongoing criteria
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












