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From HR to People: Getting into modern HR
Is this course for you?
Curious about HR but unsure how to get started?
Whether you’re changing careers, returning to work, or exploring a new direction, this program is your entry point into the world of People & Culture.
This isn’t a theoretical course.
It’s a hands-on, interactive learning experience where you’ll actively practice what HR professionals actually do: from hiring and onboarding to performance, culture, and strategy.
You’ll learn to think like a People Partner, act with business awareness, and design HR practices that help companies grow and people do great work.
100% funded
Concrete skillset
Future-proof
What to expect
Each day combines live sessions, peer exchange, and self-paced work, giving you space to learn, reflect, and apply. You’ll dive into real-life case studies, solve challenges in groups, and sharpen your communication and decision-making skills. You’ll be guided by experienced facilitators – HR professionals who’ve built People functions in high-growth environments and understand the realities of the job.
Throughout the course, you’ll build foundational tools and processes across the entire employee lifecycle from designing structured onboarding plans and interview scorecards to preparing performance conversations, engagement surveys, and L&D outlines.
We won’t just teach you frameworks – we’ll show you how to use them, adapt them to your context, and present them confidently to stakeholders.
You’ll explore different ways to design and implement People practices – and learn how to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively. And you’ll be supported every step of the way by your facilitators, your peers, and structured job search guidance.
Duration: 08 September – 12 December 2025
Scope: ~400 hours total, 68 training days (6 hours/day)
Format: 50% live online sessions, 50% self-paced learning
Certificate: You will receive a certificate upon completion
Tuition: Free, with Bildungsgutschein
Language: English
Cohort size: 12-24 participants
Next cohort:
September 8th
What will you learn: our modules
Module 1: Introduction to Modern HR
• Understand the role of HR in startups
• Explore HR tech tools and org design basics
• Build your people-first, business-aware mindset
Module 4: Onboarding & Employee Engagement
• Build onboarding plans that support retention
• Define and measure engagement
• Explore feedback, well-being, and psychological safety
Module 7: Employment Law, Policies & Offboarding
• Learn key employment law foundations
• Draft people-friendly policies
• Design respectful offboarding processes
Module 2: People Strategy & Organisational Design
• Link People practices to company goals
• Shape values, culture, and team structures
• Align with leadership and business direction
Module 5: Performance Management & L&D
• Run feedback and performance conversations
• Understand, create and work with OKRs, KPIs, and goal setting
• Design simple learning and development strategies
Module 8: People Analytics
• Track and interpret key HR metrics
• Use data to support decisions
• Communicate insights to stakeholders
Module 3: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Design structured, inclusive hiring processes
• Create interview scorecards and case studies
• Practice interviews and solve recruiting challenges
Module 6: Compensation & Benefits
• Understand salary structures and payroll basics
• Explore startup comp strategies and benefits
• Practice fair and transparent pay conversations
Module 9: Final Project & Job Search Preparation
• Apply your learning in a final project
• Get feedback and refine your work
• Prepare for interviews and job search with expert support
Meet your trainers
Yana Maeva
A certified transformative coach (ICF-accredited), Yana brings a human-first, practical approach to HR. Her work centers on building cultures where people feel empowered, respected, and aligned with business goals.
Agni Skafidas
Since 2016, Agni has worked as an interim HR director and consultant, helping organizations navigate growth and change. She also teaches at universities, where she shares her no-nonsense, people-centered HR philosophy with the next generation of professionals.
Potential roles after completing this program
More importantly, you’ll walk away with the mindset companies are really looking for: strategic, people-focused, and ready to work in fast-moving, modern environments.
- HR Manager / Generalist
- People & Culture Manager
- Talent & People Specialist
- People Operations Specialist
- People Experience Manager
- (Junior) People Partner
- HR Coordinator
Next cohort:
September 8th
FAQs
Is this really free?
Can I also pay for the training myself?
What happens when one cohort is full?
I am english speaking, can I join?
Yes! The course will be in English.
Why do you offer this?
Startups and growing companies are looking for a new kind of HR professional: someone who understands both people and business, who can design practical processes, and who knows how to support teams in fast-paced environments.
We created this program to close the gap between what companies need and what most job seekers have learned so far.
Instead of theory, we focus on real tools, real practice, and the mindset that helps you step into HR roles with clarity and confidence.
✨ Let’s build the HR you wish you had.
Apply now and become the HR professional that today’s companies are searching for.
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