A University of Michigan course on Coursera, part of the well-known Leading People and Teams specialization, that walks through the full arc of getting the best from people: selecting and onboarding the right talent, evaluating performance, and coaching people to reach their potential. It leans heavily on case studies. A practical, manager-focused course on talent management.
Good for: Managers who want to select, develop and coach their people well.
Less suitable if: You want HR administration, or you are not in a people-leading role.
Requirements: None; management experience helps you apply it.
Realistic time: Around 10–15 hours over a few weeks.
About this course
Managing Talent walks through the complete arc of getting the best from people: selecting and onboarding the right talent, measuring and evaluating performance, and coaching people to reach their potential. From the University of Michigan, it's part of the well-known Leading People and Teams specialization and leans heavily on case studies and practical examples.
What you'll learn
Select and recruit the right people
Onboard talent for engagement and retention
Measure and evaluate employee performance
Coach people to develop their potential
Build a robust talent pipeline
Apply talent practices through real case studies
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
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Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available. It is part of Michigan's Leading People and Teams Specialisation.
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Instructor
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Maxim Sytch
Coursera instructor
Taught by Maxim Sytch and Cheri Alexander at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. The pairing brings academic research and real corporate HR experience, which shows in the case-study-driven approach.