What background knowledge is necessary?

Basic HR concepts; no coding required.

What topics are covered?

Prompt engineering, recruitment automation, policy drafting, engagement analytics, Responsible AI.

What is the learning experience like?

Interactive dialogues, self-assessments, and guided labs.

How is this course different from others?

It’s workflow-first, HR-specific, and governance-centered—focused on immediate applicability and ethical adoption.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

24 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to create effective prompts for HR tasks
Techniques to accelerate job description writing and candidate communication
Methods for summarizing surveys and analyzing engagement data
Best practices for drafting policies and performance reviews with AI & governance frameworks for bias mitigation and privacy compliance

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Tools you'll learn

Prompt Engineering

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Generative AI is revolutionizing HR. This course equips you with practical skills to apply large language models (LLMs) across the HR lifecycle—talent acquisition, employee engagement, policy drafting, and workforce planning. Learn how to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate decision-making, and improve fairness and compliance without sacrificing the human touch.

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll master prompt engineering for HR tasks, AI-assisted job description creation, candidate communication, survey summarization, and performance review drafting. We’ll also cover governance, bias mitigation, and privacy controls to ensure responsible AI adoption. By the end, you’ll design AI-enabled HR workflows, evaluate outputs for accuracy and fairness, and deliver polished artifacts that enhance efficiency and employee experience. Ideal for HR professionals seeking practical, immediately applicable skills.

Explore how Generative AI is reshaping HR operations. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to identify bias and ensure trustworthy outcomes.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 plugin

4 videosTotal 17 minutes

Let's get the ball rolling!1 minute
How AI generates responses and potential pitfalls5 minutes
Identifying biases in AI-generated HR content5 minutes
Prompting Technique: Verification Prompting5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 15 minutes

What's in it for you?5 minutes
Prompting Techniques: The Secret Sauce for HR Success with AI10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Time for a quick check!10 minutes
Wrap-Up Challenge30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 1 minute

What is Generative AI?1 minute

Craft effective prompts for recruitment, onboarding, and engagement. Refine outputs for accuracy and compliance through hands-on labs and assessments.

What's included

16 videos4 assignments4 ungraded labs

16 videosTotal 87 minutes

Writing structured and role-based prompts6 minutes
Best practices for refining prompts4 minutes
Overview of AI in Talent Acquisition7 minutes
AI-Powered Resume Screening & Shortlisting5 minutes
Generating Structured Interview Questions6 minutes
Automating Candidate Communication5 minutes
Overview to AI in HR Operations4 minutes
AI-Driven Ticket Tracking & Resolution5 minutes
Reducing Backlogs & Improving Follow-Ups5 minutes
Streamlining HR System Integrations7 minutes
Automating Employee Onboarding & Exit Processes6 minutes
AI-Generated Emails, Reports & Compliance Checks4 minutes
AI-Powered Chatbots for HR Queries5 minutes
Overview of AI in Strategic HR Functions and Workforce Analytics6 minutes
AI for Sentiment Analysis & Employee Engagement6 minutes
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics for Retention & Attrition5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Time for a quick check!10 minutes
Time for a quick check!10 minutes
Time for a quick check!10 minutes
Wrap-Up Challenge30 minutes

4 ungraded labsTotal 200 minutes

Write your first prompt20 minutes
A Hands-On Lab in AI Talent Acquisition60 minutes
A Hands-On Lab in AI HR Operations60 minutes
A Hands-On Lab in AI Strategic HR Functions & Workforce Analytics60 minutes

Discover AI tools tailored for HR. Learn how to integrate them into workflows, evaluate their impact, and apply AI-generated insights to strategic decision-making.

What's included

2 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 13 minutes

HR-Specific AI tools 6 minutes
Best practices for integrating AI into daily HR workflows7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 23 minutes

Ethical AI in HR: The Heartbeat of Fair and Future-Ready Workplaces10 minutes
The Ultimate AI Prompt Playbook for HR Professionals10 minutes
Congratulations!3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Time for a quick check!10 minutes
Wrap-Up Challenge30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

When AI Meets HR — A Real-World Challenge10 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

A really helpful guide for HR professionals starting out on their AI journey.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Very good Course for Beginner would like to start their Career in AI HR field.

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A practical program that teaches HR teams how to apply Generative AI to improve efficiency, fairness, and employee experience.

HR professionals, talent acquisition specialists, and people analytics practitioners.

Design AI-enabled HR workflows, automate tasks, evaluate outputs for bias, and implement governance.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Generative AI for HR Professionals

Generative AI for HR Professionals

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

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There are 3 modules in this course

Understanding Generative AI & Its Trustworthiness

What's included

4 videosTotal 17 minutes

2 readingsTotal 15 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

1 pluginTotal 1 minute

Mastering AI Prompting for HR Functions

What's included

16 videosTotal 87 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

4 ungraded labsTotal 200 minutes

AI Tools & Practical Implementation

What's included

2 videosTotal 13 minutes

3 readingsTotal 23 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

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Generative AI for HR Professionals

Generative AI for HR Professionals

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There are 3 modules in this course

Understanding Generative AI & Its Trustworthiness

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Mastering AI Prompting for HR Functions

What's included

AI Tools & Practical Implementation

What's included

Instructor

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Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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