01 · HRBP · Online course

HR Business Partner speak the language of business.

10 recorded classes on business understanding, finance for HR, people analytics, engagement, consulting and change. Homework checked by Mike Pritula. All classes open right away — study when it suits you.

  • 10classes, up to 45 min
  • HCIcompetency model
  • 1 yearof access
  • Diplomaon Accredible
Mike Pritula, author of the HR Business Partner course

Mike Pritula — #1 HR instructor on Udemy with 2M+ enrollments. SHRM-CP and PHRi certified, HRCI representative in Eastern Europe.

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02Who it is for

For HR who want a seat at the business table.

HR generalists and HR directors

Build business partnering and business understanding — the competencies that move you from processes to strategy.

Recruiters

Tired of recruiting only? Learn what an HRBP does and which competencies to develop for the move.

Consultants and managers

Get consulting tools and see how your management experience applies in HR.

03Try it

Put turnover in dollars.

A CEO rarely reacts to “turnover is 18%”. They react to money. Enter your company’s numbers and get the sentence an HRBP brings to the business — the approach from the finance classes of the course.

Want to check your HRBP habits too? Try the free HRBP behavior checklist.

People who leave a year—
Turnover costs the business—
Saving if you cut turnover—

04Sample class

Watch how Mike explains it.

A sample session of this course — before you pay anything.

05Program

10 classes, from business to change.

Built on the HR Business Partner competency model of the Human Capital Institute (HCI), where business understanding is a core competency.

01Understanding the business

What it means to be a strategic partner · the HCI HR business partner competency model · value-added HR · analytics-driven decisions · SWOT and external factor analysis · the business support chain

02Financial literacy, part 1

Revenue, profit, cash and assets · understanding an organization’s finances · the balance sheet and income statement

03Financial literacy, part 2

Making the case for HR initiatives · cash flow · return on investment

04Meaningful analytics

Metrics that are no longer enough · analytics in action · building meaningful analytics · performance measurement · financial negotiation

05The HRBP as workplace architect

Strategic talent management model · the engagement–collaboration–retention model

06Engagement, collaboration, retention

Lessons on engagement · Daniel Pink’s “Drive” · ROI of engagement · examples of collaboration

07Improving workplaces

Basics of trust and transparency · turning values into visible behaviors · best practices

08The HRBP as consultant and change agent

Consulting skills

09Change management

Problem identification · action planning · data collection · recommendations · implementation · evaluation · maintenance

10Influencing and partnering

Influencing change · building business cases · conversations with business leaders · building partnerships · positioning yourself · relationship management

06Pricing

One course — or the whole academy.

This course

$650

All 10 classes, homework reviewed by Mike and a diploma. 1 year of access.

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Best value

Annual subscription

$1,000/year

This course and 175+ academy courses, 155+ of them in English. New courses every week, a diploma for each.

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For a team

$2,500/year

The subscription for a team of up to 10 people.

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07How it works

From payment to diploma.

  1. All classes open at onceWatch the 10 recorded classes at your own pace — on a computer or in the app for iPhone and Android. Access is for 1 year.
  2. Homework checked by MikePractical assignments after the classes. Mike Pritula reviews them personally.
  3. Tools for workPresentations and materials stay in your student account for the whole year.
  4. DiplomaComplete the assignments and get an Accredible diploma with a unique code.

Learn from your phone

The course fits in your pocket.

  • Same login as on your computerVideo, slides and files of every class — in the app for iPhone and Android.
  • Progress is sharedStart a class at your desk, finish it on the way home.
  • Homework from the phoneOpen the task, write the answer, attach a file and send it to Mike.
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Apply it at work

An HR system that counts in money.

PapaHR is the HR system built by Mike Pritula with the academy’s methods inside. Its “HR in money” screen does what this course teaches: shows what turnover, burnout and meetings cost — and what you save.

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PapaHR “HR in money” screen: what it costs when people leave and how much you save
  • Freeup to 25 employees with this course
  • 30+modules, from the job opening to the exit interview
  • 18ready-made surveys
  • 5languages, English included
  • Telegram · Slack · Teamsplus apps for iPhone and Android

A diploma that shows on LinkedIn.

After every course you receive a named diploma on Accredible — the same platform that issues certificates for Google, Udacity and Rosetta Stone. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile in one click.

  • ✓ A unique code on every diploma — impossible to forge
  • ✓ The QR code leads to an online version an employer can verify
  • ✓ Adds to your LinkedIn profile in one click
  • ✓ Available in English
Training built on competency models
HRCI CIPD SHRM HCI ATD WorldatWork
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Pritula Academy diploma on the Accredible platform
Issued on the certified Accredible platform
Mike Pritula — founder of Pritula Academy
Mike Pritula
Founder of the academy

Taught by Udemy’s #1 HR instructor.

The academy is built on 21 years of Mike Pritula’s own HR practice.

  • #1 HR instructor on Udemy — 2M+ enrollments
  • Author of 200+ HR books on Amazon
  • Creator of PapaHR, an HR system for companies — free for up to 25 employees with this course
  • 21 years in HR: Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, Starlightmedia, Alfa-Bank, PeopleForce
  • Certifications PHRi, SHRM-CP, HCI sHRBP; HRCI representative in Eastern Europe
  • Two YouTube Silver Play Buttons
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10Reviews

What HRBP graduates say.

Firuza Rahmatbekova
HRBP course
“HRBP isn’t about ‘processes for the sake of processes’ — it’s about speaking to the business in the language of numbers and strategy. The practical cases helped me roll out new analysis tools while I was still studying.”
Firuza RahmatbekovaHRD, Alif Bank Profile on LinkedIn →
Altynay Leskhanova
HRBP course
“I was especially impressed by the lessons on running team meetings, change management and analytics. The tools Mike suggested are already part of my practice and are producing results.”
Altynay LeskhanovaDuring the course: HRBP, Arbuz.kz ↑ Now: Head of HR Department Profile on LinkedIn →
Mairam Dustova
HRBP course
“I’d especially like to mention the instructor’s feedback — it was constructive and helped me improve my assignments.”
Mairam DustovaHead of HR Department, Alif Bank Profile on LinkedIn →
Nadzieja Skuba
HRBP course
“Even things I’ve long known and used in practice took on new meaning thanks to how systematic and clear the material is.”
Nadzieja SkubaFounder, SkubaHope Profile on LinkedIn →
Arina Beglarian
HRBP course
“It was intense and dynamic, and it helped me see how HR can be a real driver of change in a company.”
Arina BeglarianInternational HR manager, Logos Group Profile on LinkedIn →

Reviews come from the surveys graduates fill in when they receive their diploma.

11Questions

Before you start.

What is an HR Business Partner (HRBP)?

An HR professional who works directly with business leaders and connects people decisions to business goals: understanding the business and its finances, people analytics, engagement and retention, consulting and change management.

What does an HRBP do?

Helps leaders reach business results through people: analyzes the business and its numbers, builds the case for HR initiatives, works on engagement and retention, advises managers and leads change.

Is this course in the subscription?

Yes. The annual subscription for $1,000 opens 175+ academy courses, 155+ of them already in English, this one included.

How long do I have access?

1 year from the day your account opens. All 10 classes are available right away.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes. Lessons open in the app for iPhone and Android with the same login and password as on your computer, and your progress is shared.

Will I get a diploma?

Yes. Complete the course assignments to receive a named Accredible diploma with a unique code and an online verification link you can add to LinkedIn.