HR Fundamentals
A free, self-paced mini-course covering what HR does, the employee lifecycle and the key terms every new HR professional should know.
Duration
About 3 hours
Next start
Start anytime. Free, self-paced.
Format
Self-paced
Level
Beginner
Seats
1000 per cohort
New to HR or recently given HR responsibilities? This free, self-paced mini-course gives you a solid foundation in how Human Resources works: the role HR plays in an organisation, the full employee lifecycle from hiring to exit, and the basic language and practices you will meet in your first HR job. Complete it in an afternoon, at your own pace.
Who is this for? Graduates and NSS personnel starting in HR or admin, Small business owners handling their own HR, Anyone curious about a career in HR.
Your next step Go further with our professional courses starting 11 January 2027: HR Data Analytics, AI for HR, and Labour Law Essentials (Ghana).
- No experience needed
- Phone, tablet or laptop with internet access
- Explain the purpose and main functions of HR
- Describe each stage of the employee lifecycle
- Use common HR terms with confidence
- Understand the basics of recruitment, performance, pay and employee relations
- Recognise where Ghana's labour law shapes everyday HR decisions