HRT136 - From Skills to People Strategy: Transitioning into HR & Learning and Development
Course Overview
Designed for professionals ready to move into people-centered work, this course shows you how to leverage your existing strengths to step into Human Resources (HR) or Learning & Development (L&D)—even if you have no prior HR/L&D experience.
Who This Course Is For
Ideal for Career Changers and Emerging People Leaders
Whether you’re coming from operations, customer success, education, project management, administration, healthcare, retail, or another field, you’ll learn how your professional experience translates directly to HR and L&D roles.
What You’ll Gain
Translate Transferable Skills into HR & L&D Strengths
Identify the skills you already use—communication, coaching, facilitation, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organization—and map them to real responsibilities in HR and L&D.
Understand What HR and L&D Roles Actually Involve
Get clarity on entry- and mid-level paths in HR and L&D, including common role expectations, day-to-day work, and the capabilities employers look for.
Build Foundational People Skills Through Practice
Strengthen core people skills through realistic scenarios that reflect HR and workplace learning environments, helping you build confidence for interviews and on-the-job situations.
Create a Clear Transition Plan
Leave with a practical plan for pivoting into HR or L&D, including targeted job search steps, resume/LinkedIn positioning, and networking strategies that support your next move.
Earn a Digital Badge Credential
Showcase Your Transitional Skills in HR and L&D
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn a digital badge that serves as a virtual indicator of your accomplishment and the practical, transferable skills you have gained as you transition into HR and Learning & Development.
This badge can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn or added as a link on your digital resume, helping you stand out to employers and showcase your readiness to step into people-centered roles with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Connect your current skills to HR and L&D roles and career paths.
- Recognize what entry- and mid-level HR/L&D roles involve in real workplace settings.
- Practice foundational people skills in realistic scenarios.
- Build a clear plan for transitioning into HR or L&D, including job search and networking strategies.
Course Summary
Practical, Transferable, and Career-Focused
If you’re ready to move from doing great work to shaping how people work, learn, and grow, this course gives you the language, tools, and plan to transition into HR or Learning & Development with purpose.