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Generative AI Skills for Human Resources (HR)
Course
Generative AI Skills for Human Resources (HR)
Gain job-ready AI skills for human resource management with hands-on experience and an industry-recognized credential — all in just three weeks. No coding experience required.
Flexible Schedule
Intermediate Level
Mentor Support
Estimated Time
3 weeks
Generative AI is transforming the human resources (HR) function, streamlining operations and empowering professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools for talent management, HR professionals with generative AI expertise are becoming invaluable.
In this course, you will explore the impact and practical use of generative AI across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management. You will gain hands-on exposure to tools and platforms such as IBM watsonx Orchestrate and learn how they can be applied to automate and enhance HR workflows.
The course also covers how generative AI supports strategic areas such as workforce planning and employee engagement. You will understand the core concepts behind generative AI, explore its capabilities, and learn how to identify effective AI use cases within the HR domain.
Finally, you will address the challenges and ethical considerations of AI adoption in HR, and understand the organizational requirements for successful implementation. Through video lessons, practice labs, and a final project, youll develop practical, job-ready skills to confidently apply generative AI in your HR career.
This course comprises three purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules. It is anticipated that you will complete the course in 3 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And dont worry, youre not alone! You will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include discussion space, videos, reading material, quizzes, hands-on labs, quizzes and final assignment.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your IBM Certificate.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the benefits, impact, and use cases of using generative AI in HR.
- Apply generative AI solutions for different functions in HR.
- Describe ethical considerations, issues, and best practices for using generative AI in HR.
- Create an AI adoption roadmap for human resources and build an AI-enabled team.
- HR professionals who want to apply generative AI in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
- People moving into AI-enabled HR roles or seeking to modernize HR practices.
- Learners familiar with basic HR workflows, but no programming experience is required.
- It is expected that you be familiar with HR workflows and practices
Course Outline
Video: Course Introduction (4:47)
Reading: General Information
Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Reading: Grading Scheme
Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Significance and Benefits of Generative AI in HR (5:09)
Video: Application of Generative AI in HR (7:06)
Video: Generative AI Capabilities Driving HR Use Cases (6:43)
Lab: Common Applications of Generative AI in HR
Video: Generative AI Tools for HR (7:01)
Video: IBM watsonx Orchestrate (7:52)
Video: AI Agents for Human Resources (5:11)
Reading: Transforming HR with IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Video: What Is a digital employee? (7:30)
Lab: Getting started with Google Gemini
Lab : Getting started with Microsoft's Copilot
Lab: Getting started with Open AI's ChatGPT
Lab: Tools and Agents for Human Resource (HR) Professionals
Practice Quiz: Module 1 : Leveraging Generative AI in Human Resources
Reading: Module 1 Summary: Leveraging Generative AI in Human Resources
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Leveraging Generative AI in Human Resources (7 Questions)
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Recruitment and Onboarding of New Hires (6:38)
Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Recruitment and Onboarding
Video: Enabling Learning and Development (7:27)
Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Learning and Development
Video: Implementing Performance Appraisal (5:48)
Lab: Leveraging Generative AI for Performance Review
Video: Generative AI Enables HR's Shift to Strategy (7:06)
Video: Employee Engagement and Personalization (5:19)
Lab: Generative AI for Workforce Planning and Succession Planning
Video: Organizations Using Generative AI in HR (6:00)
Video: Developing an AI Adoption Roadmap for HR (6:42)
Video: Building AI-Enabled Human Resource Team
Practice Quiz: Module 2: Adopting Generative AI for Human Resources Transformation
Reading: Module 2 Summary: Adopting Generative AI for Human Resources Transformation
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Adopting Generative AI for HR Transformation (7 Questions)
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Ethical Considerations for Using Generative AI in HR (6:06)
Video: Responsible Use of Generative AI in HR (5:20)
Video: Custom Generative AI Models for Your Organization (7:08)
Practice Quiz: Module 3: Ethical Considerations for Generative AI
Final Project: An AI-Driven Day for an HR Professional
Video: Course Wrap-Up (3:44)
Course Graded Quiz: Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources Career (10 Questions)
Reading: Glossary: Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources Career
Reading: Cheat Sheet: Prompts for Common Use Cases in Human Resources
Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
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FAQs
Generative AI in HR is the use of AI models and tools to streamline key human resources functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning. In this course, youll learn how to apply these solutions in real-world HR scenarios.
The Generative AI Skills for Human Resources (HR) course introduces you to the fundamentals and applications of generative AI in HR. Youll explore case studies, tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and IBM watsonx Orchestrate, plus hands-on labs to build an AI-enabled HR skillset.
This course is designed for HR professionals, recruiters, L&D specialists, HR managers, and anyone looking to integrate generative AI human resources solutions into their day-to-day workflows.
You dont need programming experience, but familiarity with HR workflows is recommended. Basic awareness of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Google Gemini will be helpful.
Youll learn to automate recruitment and onboarding, create AI-powered learning and development pathways, improve performance reviews, plan workforce needs, and build an AI adoption roadmap for HR. Youll also develop an understanding of ethical and responsible AI practices.
Through dedicated video lessons and labs, youll learn how to leverage generative AI human resources tools for candidate screening, job description drafting, and onboarding workflows to save time and reduce bias in hiring.
Yes. Youll explore how generative AI supports performance reviews, personalized employee learning paths, and employee engagement strategies powered by AI-driven personalization.
The course demonstrates how to design adaptive training programs, recommend skill development paths, and personalize learning using generative AI human resources techniques.
Yes. A key outcome of this generative AI in HR certificate course is the ability to create an AI adoption roadmap and guide your organization in building an AI-enabled HR function.
Youll gain hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and IBM watsonx Orchestrate, all of which are widely used in HR digital transformation initiatives.
A full module is dedicated to ethical AI in HR, covering fairness, transparency, bias reduction, and responsible use of generative AI in human resources.
Yes. Youll work on practice labs throughout the course and complete a final project to demonstrate your skills.
Yes. On successful completion, youll earn an IBM Certificate that validates your skills and can be added to your resume or LinkedIn profile.
By completing this course, youll position yourself as a future-ready HR professional who can apply generative AI in HR processes. This makes you more competitive for roles in HR digital transformation, AI-enabled talent management, and HR analytics.
Type of certificate
IBM Certificate
About this course
03 Modules
05 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
08 Hands-on labs
02 Practice quizzes
02 Graded quizzes
01 Final project
01 Final quiz
Exercises to explore
Common Applications of Generative AI in HR
Google Gemini
Open AI's ChatGPT
Tools and Agents for Human Resource (HR) Professionals
Generative AI for Human Resources Transformation
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