01 · People Partner · Online course
People Partner close to people, useful to the business.
A People Partner spends most of the day with employees: hiring, onboarding, 1:1s, engagement, burnout, coaching, development and exit interviews. 10 recorded classes with ready checklists, questionnaires and models for every situation — including difficult employees.
- 10classes, up to 45 min
- Readychecklists, questionnaires
- 1 yearof access
- Diplomaon Accredible
Mike Pritula — 21 years in HR, ex-Wargaming and Preply, founder of the academy. #1 HR instructor on Udemy with 2M+ enrollments.
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For HR who spend the day with people.
People Partners in an HR team
You spend most of your time with employees in an experienced HR team. Get a full set of tools for every stage — from hiring to the exit interview.
HR moving into the role
Learn what a People Partner actually does: 1:1s, engagement, burnout, coaching, development and difficult employees.
Not sure it’s your role?
Work with business leaders on strategy? Look at HR Business Partner. The only HR in the company? Look at HR Generalist.
What would you do next?
Think of one employee and tick what you have noticed lately. See how worried a People Partner should be — and which step comes first.
Level of concern
A simplified checklist built on the course topics — not a diagnosis. Talk to the person first.
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10 classes, from hiring to the exit interview.
Ready documents for every class: checklists, questionnaires and working models for different situations with people.
01Taking part in recruiting
Workforce planning · candidate profiles · taking part in interviews
02Employee onboarding
Preparing for the first day · the first day · the first month · closing the probation period
031:1s with employees
How to run 1:1 meetings · the People Partner’s role · feedback to the manager · reporting · monitoring the risk of leaving
04Engagement and employee experience
An engagement survey and what to do with the results · raising engagement · what employee experience is made of · an employee experience questionnaire · working with the results
05Working with burnout
The basics of burnout · diagnosis · causes · ways to solve it
06Coaching in a People Partner’s work
Coaching basics and the GROW model · unlocking potential · employee talent
07A development plan
Employee development basics · hard and soft skills · creating a development plan · putting it into practice
08The exit interview
Preparing · the questionnaire · running the interview · feedback · analytics · an action plan
09Performance review
Taking part in the OKR process · setting goals · giving feedback · running a performance appraisal
10Working with difficult employees
Angry, toxic and change-resistant employees · latecomers · constant complainers · conflict-prone people
One course — or the whole academy.
This course
All 10 classes, checklists and questionnaires, homework reviewed by Mike and a diploma. 1 year of access.
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175+ academy courses, this one included — 155+ of them in English. New courses every week.
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- All classes open at onceWatch the 10 recorded classes at your own pace, on a computer or a phone. Access is for 1 year.
- Homework checked by MikeEach class has a practical task for your own company, and Mike Pritula reviews it personally.
- Ready documentsChecklists, questionnaires and working models for onboarding, 1:1s, engagement, exit interviews and more.
- 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.
Apply it at work
Every employee on one card.
PapaHR is the HR system built by Mike Pritula with the academy’s methods inside. Its employee card keeps 1:1 notes, time off, tenure, documents and what PapaHR noticed about the person — everything a People Partner needs before the next 1:1.
Try PapaHR free →
- 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
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
What People Partner graduates say.
“The training also changed the way I see my role as an HR professional. I started applying some of the approaches almost immediately — when working with managers and challenging employees, conducting 1:1 meetings and coaching sessions, and resolving workplace conflicts.”Narine GzoghyanHuman Resources Specialist Profile on LinkedIn →
“Structured information, a lot of practical tools and specific homework that teaches you to use them right away — with feedback or help when a tool needs adapting to your company. During the course I changed my approach to management and to the People Partner role, found answers to my questions and created working tools for the company.”Nataliia ParkhomenkoPeople Partner, AltexSoft Profile on LinkedIn →
“The homework helps you lock in the material and rethink the processes in your company.”Alina DrobynskaDuring the course: People Partner, Ukrainian Delivery Center ↑ Now: HR Business Partner, Ukrainian Delivery Center Profile on LinkedIn →
“The course gives you a foundation for working as a People Partner and really helps you see the full picture, from hiring an employee to offboarding.”Oleksandr StryzhakPeople Operations Specialist, Namecheap Profile on LinkedIn →
“Every time I finished an assignment, I could feel my knowledge getting stronger and my skills more confident.”Assel OmarHR Generalist, Risk.Inc Profile on LinkedIn →
Reviews come from the surveys graduates fill in when they receive their diploma.
Before you start.
What does a People Partner do?
Works with employees day to day: takes part in hiring and onboarding, runs 1:1s, works on engagement and burnout, coaches, builds development plans, runs exit interviews and helps managers with difficult situations.
How is a People Partner different from an HR Business Partner?
A People Partner spends most of the time with employees. An HR Business Partner works with business leaders on strategy, numbers and 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.
Which course is right for you?
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