Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

This Coursera course introduces generative AI through recruitment and employee-engagement examples. Foundations lead into ethical considerations that affect whether and how a tool should be used. It suits HR learners looking for an initial map of potential applications before developing a more detailed adoption plan.

What you will learn

• Explain generative AI in an HR context.
• Compare recruitment and engagement applications.
• Identify ethical questions in AI-assisted HR practices.

Who this suits

Learners with a basic understanding of HR concepts and an interest in AI applications, following the provider’s preparation guidance.

Before you enroll

Course examples need to be adapted to the organization, location and current employment rules. Use fictional or anonymized employee data for practice, and review the suitability of any AI tool before sharing workplace information or using its output in a people-related decision.

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Put it into practice

Review a fictional AI-assisted recruitment idea and list the data, evaluation and human-review questions that would need answers before a trial.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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