Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

This course is part of Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals Specialization

Instructors: Jayashree Sridhar

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

130 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the benefits, impact, and use cases of leveraging generative AI in human resources.
Implement generative AI solutions for different functions in human resources.
Discuss ethical considerations, issues, and best practices for using generative AI in human resources.
Develop an AI adoption roadmap for human resources and build an AI-enabled team.

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Generative AI

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There are 3 modules in this course

Are you keen to advance your career in human resources (HR) by using generative AI? In this course, you will learn how GenAI can optimize HR processes and boost professionals' productivity. It discusses the relevance, impact, and use cases of generative AI within the HR domain.

The course demonstrates how generative AI can streamline key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management. The course introduces common generative AI tools and platforms, such as IBM watsonx Orchestrate, which can be leveraged for HR use cases. You will also explore how generative AI can support strategic aspects of HR in areas like workforce planning and employee engagement. You will also learn about the capabilities and core concepts of generative AI driving these use cases in the HR domain. The course discusses ethical considerations and responsible use of generative AI, addressing potential limitations and challenges. Finally, it guides about the requirements and factors crucial for successfully adopting generative AI within the HR domain in an organization. The course offers hands-on labs and a project to showcase your proficiency in applying generative AI to HR use cases. You will also hear from practitioners about the potential and capabilities of generative AI to transform your HR career. This course is suitable for existing HR professionals as well as those starting their careers in this domain. It also benefits HR leaders and people managers.

This module introduces the significance and application of generative AI in human resources (HR). You will explore common use cases for leveraging generative AI in HR. You will learn about the core capabilities and concepts of generative AI relevant to HR. Additionally, you will discover various generative AI tools that can be used for HR functions.

What's included

8 videos2 readings3 assignments1 app item1 discussion prompt6 plugins

8 videos Total 51 minutes

Course Introduction 5 minutes
Significance and Benefits of Generative AI in HR 5 minutes
Application of Generative AI in HR 7 minutes
Generative AI Capabilities Driving HR Use Cases 7 minutes
Generative AI tools for HR 7 minutes
IBM watsonx Orchestrate 8 minutes
AI Agents for Human Resources 5 minutes
What Is a Digital Employee? 7 minutes

2 readings Total 14 minutes

Course Syllabus and Prerequisites 10 minutes
Module Summary: Leveraging Generative AI in Human Resources 4 minutes

3 assignments Total 33 minutes

Graded Quiz: Leveraging Generative AI in Human Resources 21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Generative AI for Human Resources 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Tools and Agents for Human Resources 6 minutes

1 app item Total 45 minutes

Lab: Common Applications of Generative AI in HR 45 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

[Optional] Generative AI Transforming HR Functions 15 minutes

6 plugins Total 70 minutes

How to Make the Most of this Course 5 minutes
Reading: Transforming HR with IBM watsonx Orchestrate 5 minutes
Lab: Getting Started with Google's Gemini 10 minutes
Lab: Getting Started with Microsoft's Copilot 10 minutes
Lab: Getting started with OpenAI's ChatGPT 10 minutes
Lab: Tools and Agents for Human Resource (HR) Professionals 30 minutes

This module discusses core, specific scenarios in the human resources (HR) domain and how generative AI can streamline the workflow in these scenarios. The module also discusses the strategic role of human resources and explores how generative AI can be used for strategic planning in key areas like workforce planning and employee engagement. Finally, you will explore the requirements and considerations for adopting generative AI in human resources in an organization.

What's included

8 videos1 reading4 assignments4 app items1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 50 minutes

Recruitment and Onboarding of New Hires 7 minutes
Enabling Learning and Development 7 minutes
Implementing Performance Appraisal 6 minutes
Generative AI Enables HR's Shift to Strategy 7 minutes
Employee Engagement and Personalization 5 minutes
Organizations using Generative AI in HR 6 minutes
Developing an AI Adoption Roadmap for HR 7 minutes
Building AI-Enabled Human Resource Team 6 minutes

1 reading Total 5 minutes

Module Summary : Adopting Generative AI for Human Resources Transformation 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 39 minutes

Graded Quiz: Adopting Generative AI for HR Transformation 21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Generative AI for Specific Scenarios in Human Resources 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Human Resources Goes Strategic with Generative AI 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Adopting AI for Human Resources in an Organization 6 minutes

4 app items Total 195 minutes

Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Recruitment and Onboarding 60 minutes
Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Learning and Development 45 minutes
Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Performance Review 45 minutes
Lab: Generative AI for Workforce Planning and Succession Planning 45 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

[Optional] Generative AI Adoption - Considering Myths and Realities 15 minutes

In this module, you will learn about the ethical considerations and responsible use of generative AI, considering its limitations and potential issues. The module includes a final project based on the concepts covered in the course. In this module, you will attempt a graded quiz to test and reinforce your understanding of concepts. The module also includes a glossary to enhance comprehension of generative AI-related terms.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item2 plugins

4 videos Total 22 minutes

Ethical Considerations for Using Generative AI in HR 6 minutes
Responsible Use of Generative AI in HR 5 minutes
Custom Generative AI Models for Your Organization 7 minutes
Course Wrap-Up 4 minutes

2 readings Total 7 minutes

Congratulations and Next Steps 5 minutes
Course Team 2 minutes

2 assignments Total 36 minutes

Graded Quiz: Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI 6 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

Final Project: An AI-Driven Day for an HR Professional 60 minutes

2 plugins Total 15 minutes

Glossary: Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources Career 5 minutes
Cheat Sheet: Prompts for Common Use Cases in Human Resources 10 minutes

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Great course! A couple of the quiz questions could have had multiple answers per the reading material. But overall a great course.

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