Introduction to Human Resource Concepts

HR Foundations for Managers New to People Leadership

Managing people is one of the hardest parts of running a business, but it's also where small improvements create outsized impact. This introductory course covers the core HR processes every manager should understand: how to attract and retain talent, recruit strategically, onboard effectively, and develop employees' skills over time. You'll explore techniques for keeping people motivated and building real teamwork — not just co-location. The course is designed for business owners and amateur HR professionals stepping into people-leadership roles for the first time. By understanding these fundamentals, you'll have a foundation for better hiring decisions, clearer development conversations, and teams that actually stick around. It's not a replacement for an HR partner, but it's the minimum toolkit that helps transform HR from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.