1-Week Online Program · 100% Live · No Prior Experience Needed

Discover HR in
Just 7 Days

A light, focused online program designed to give you a clear, honest picture of what Human Resources looks like from the inside — before you commit to a deeper journey. One live session a day. Real experts. No fluff.

🖥️ 100% Online
⏱️ 1–2 hours/day
📅 7 Days
🎓 Certificate Included
₹ ₹10,000
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Program Fee₹10,000Includes toolkit + certificate
Duration7 Days1–2 live hours daily
Format100% OnlineLive sessions via Zoom
CommitmentLightNo heavy assignments or projects
Next BatchAug 1, 2025Multiple batches monthly
ℹ️ This 1-Week program includes a MarkUp Certificate of Completion. Upgrade to our 3-Month or 6-Month OJT for a Jain University certified credential + paid internship.
Program Overview
A Taster. A Spark. A Starting Point.
This isn't a deep-dive training program. It's a well-structured, expertly-facilitated introduction to the world of Human Resources — designed for people who want to understand what HR really is before investing more time or money into it.
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What this program is — and isn't

The 1-Week HR Mini Sprint is a 100% online, 1–2 hour daily live session program. It's designed to be light, accessible, and genuinely useful — even if you have work or college during the day. There are no internships, stipends, or heavy project work in this program. Those are features of our 3-Month HR Specialization and 6-Month Full HR OJT programs — where you also earn a paid monthly stipend of ₹10,000–₹15,000.

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100% Online
All sessions are live on Zoom — join from anywhere, at any time that suits your schedule
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1–2 Hours Daily
Short, focused sessions designed to fit around college, work, or business without disrupting your day
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High-Level Sessions
No overwhelming detail — each session gives you the key frameworks, context, and real examples you actually need
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Certificate of Completion
HRForge certificate upon completion — LinkedIn-ready and recognised by our industry partner network
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Live Q&A Every Day
Every session ends with open Q&A — ask anything, challenge anything, connect with your cohort in real time
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Gateway to the OJT
Graduates get a fee credit when they upgrade to our 3-Month Specialization or 6-Month Full OJT (with paid stipend)
What You'll Discover
5 HR Topics. 7 Days. Total Clarity.
Each session answers one important HR question you've been curious about — without the jargon that makes HR seem more complicated than it actually is.

What HR Actually Does

Beyond hiring and firing — understand what HR teams actually do every day, why every company needs them, and the 6 core HR functions that keep organisations running.

AI's Growing Role in People Management

See how AI tools are reshaping recruitment, performance management, and HR operations — and how even a beginner can start using them intelligently right now.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Basics

Understand how companies find, attract, and hire the right people — the logic behind job descriptions, sourcing strategy, and what interviewers are actually assessing.

Onboarding, Engagement & Culture

Discover how great companies turn new hires into engaged employees — and why onboarding, feedback culture, and recognition are the real levers of retention.

Your HR Toolkit & What Comes Next

Walk away with a curated toolkit of HR frameworks, free resources, and a clear picture of the HR career paths that might be the right fit for you.

Who This Is For
One Week Is All It Takes to Find Out If HR Is Your Thing
01
Curious Students
Not sure if HR is the right career path? Spend 7 days finding out — with live HR professionals, not just textbooks or YouTube.
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Working Professionals
Thinking of moving into HR? This is the lowest-risk, most time-efficient way to test if people operations is truly your calling.
03
Business Owners
Want to understand how to hire, onboard, and retain people properly? This week gives you the foundational knowledge to do it right.
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Career Explorers
HR spans talent, analytics, culture, and strategy. One week shows you which corner of it lights you up — and what your next step should be.
Session-by-Session Guide
7 Days. 7 Sessions. 7 Things That Will Change How You See HR.
Each daily session is 1–2 hours of live, expert-led learning — focused, conversational, and built around real examples from actual companies and HR teams.
1

What Is HR — Really?

The people function most people completely misunderstand

⏱ 90 min
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  • What HR actually does — beyond hiring, admin, and "HR is the fun police"
  • The 6 core HR functions: Talent Acquisition, L&D, C&B, ER, HR Ops, People Analytics
  • The employee lifecycle from attract to exit — and where real HR value is created
  • HR at a 20-person startup vs a 10,000-person enterprise — what changes and what doesn't
  • Live Q&A with your mentor
💬 Live session · No pre-work required · Open Q&A included
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AI in HR — What's Actually Changing Right Now

How technology is reshaping every people function

⏱ 90 min
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  • Where AI is actually being used in HR teams today — screening, scheduling, analytics, L&D
  • Live demo: AI for JD writing, resume screening, and sentiment analysis tools
  • People analytics basics — what HR data can actually tell you about your workforce
  • The ethics question: how to spot and avoid AI bias in hiring decisions
  • Live Q&A + tool walkthrough
💬 Live session · Live tool demos · Open Q&A
3

Talent Acquisition — How Great Companies Find and Win the Best People

The hiring skills most beginners never formally learn

⏱ 90 min
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  • The end-to-end recruitment lifecycle — from job brief to offer accepted
  • What makes a job description attract ideal candidates vs just large volumes
  • Where companies actually find candidates — and which methods work best for what
  • Structured interviewing with STAR — why it matters and how it works
  • Live Q&A — analyse a real job posting together
💬 Live session · Real JD analysis · Open Q&A
4

Onboarding, Engagement & Culture — What Makes People Stay (and Why They Leave)

The people strategies that separate great workplaces from forgettable ones

⏱ 90 min
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  • Why the first 90 days make or break employee retention — the onboarding logic
  • Engagement surveys, eNPS, and stay interviews — what they are and why they matter
  • Feedback cultures: 1:1s, town halls, and why most companies get them wrong
  • What "culture" actually means — values, behaviours, and what culture fit really is
  • Live Q&A — discuss a company culture example you've encountered
💬 Live session · Bring a culture example for discussion · Open Q&A
5

HR Operations & Compliance — The Engine Behind Every HR Team

The practical side of HR that most programs skip over

⏱ 60 min
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  • What HR operations covers — payroll, HRIS, compliance, and employee documentation
  • Introduction to key Indian labour laws every HR professional should know about
  • How HRIS platforms like Darwinbox and GreytHR make HR teams more efficient
  • The difference between HR Ops and HRBP — and why both matter
  • Live Q&A
💬 Live session · Shorter, lighter session · Open Q&A
6

HR Careers — What the Paths Actually Look Like

An honest guide to where an HR career can take you

⏱ 60 min
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  • The different HR career tracks — TA, HRBP, L&D, HR Ops, People Analytics, CHRO
  • What junior and mid-level HR roles actually look like — salaries, responsibilities, growth
  • Which HR skills are most in-demand in India's job market right now
  • How to build an HR portfolio as a beginner — even without prior HR experience
  • Live Q&A — ask about any specific HR role or path you're curious about
💬 Live session · Career Q&A · Perfect for deciding your next step
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Wrap-Up, Your HR Toolkit & What Comes Next

Your resources + a clear picture of your next career step

⏱ 90 min
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  • Recap of the week's key insights — 7 things you now know that most HR beginners don't
  • Your free HR toolkit: curated frameworks, templates, and learning resources
  • Walk-through of HRForge's 3-Month Specialization and 6-Month Full OJT programs
  • How to access the paid internship pathway (₹10K–₹15K/month) via the OJT programs
  • Certification assessment + certificate issued
🎓 Certificate issued · Upgrade pathway presented · Final open Q&A
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Want a Paid Internship? That's What the OJT Programs Are For

The Mini Sprint is your entry point. But if you want to work on real HR projects, earn a monthly stipend of ₹10,000–₹15,000, and build a portfolio that gets you hired — our 3-Month HR Specialization and 6-Month Full HR OJT are where that happens. Mini Sprint graduates receive a fee credit on upgrade.

Batch Options
One Hour a Day. Any Time That Works for You.
Three batch options to fit around college, work, or your current job. All 100% online — join from anywhere in India.
Morning Batch
Early Session
Start your day with a focused 90-minute live HR session before your other commitments kick in.
  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM IST
  • Monday to Friday
  • Max 25 participants
Next batch: Aug 1, 2025
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Evening Batch · Most Popular
After Hours
Join after work or college — 90 focused minutes of HR learning every evening, no disruption to your day.
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM IST
  • Monday to Friday
  • Max 25 participants
Next batch: Aug 5, 2025
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Weekend Batch
Weekend Edition
Get the full week's content across two focused weekend sessions — without touching your weekdays.
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
  • Saturday & Sunday (2 weekends)
  • Max 20 participants
Next batch: Aug 9, 2025
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Your Session Hosts
Senior HR Leaders — Not Just Educators
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Priya Nair
Lead Mentor · Former VP-HR, Global FMCG
15+ years leading talent strategy, org design, and culture transformation across India, SEA, and MENA. Makes complex HR thinking simple and immediately actionable.
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Rohit Sharma
Talent Acquisition & HR Tech Specialist
Built TA functions from scratch at two unicorn startups. Expert in structured hiring and HRTech — brings real recruiter perspective to every session.
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Ananya Krishnan
People Analytics & HR Operations Lead
20 years in HR across IT, Banking, and Consulting. Translates complex people operations and analytics concepts into clear, beginner-friendly insights.
What Participants Say
7 Days That Changed Their Direction
"I had no idea what HR really involved until this week. By Day 3 I knew this was the right path. By Day 7 I enrolled in the 3-month specialization. Honestly the best use of ₹10,000 I can think of."
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Divya S.
MBA Student, now in HRForge 3-Month Track
"The AI in HR session on Day 2 genuinely surprised me. I didn't know how much was already changing. Signed up for the 6-month OJT immediately after the final session. Can't wait to start."
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Arjun M.
Working Professional → HRForge 6-Month OJT
"Running a 30-person team with no real HR structure. This week helped me understand onboarding, engagement, and basic compliance in a way that was actually practical. Would recommend to every founder."
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Kavitha R.
Founder, D2C Brand, Hyderabad
At a Glance
Everything You Need to Know
Duration
7 days · 1–2 live hours daily
Format
100% online via Zoom
Internship / Stipend
Not applicable (see 3M / 6M OJT)
Batches
Morning / Evening / Weekend
Instructors
Senior HR practitioners · 15–20 yrs experience
Certificate
HRForge certificate on completion
Who Can Apply
Absolute beginners — no experience required

Ready to Go Deeper Into HR?

The Mini Sprint is where curiosity starts. Our 3-Month HR Specialization and 6-Month Full OJT are where careers are built — with real HR projects, real partner companies, real tools, and a paid internship stipend of ₹10,000–₹15,000/month throughout the program. Mini Sprint graduates get a fee credit on upgrade.

See 3-Month HR Program See 6-Month HR OJT

7 Days to Find Out If HR Is Your Future

One live session a day. Seven days. Total clarity on whether Human Resources is the career you've been looking for — and what to do next.

Enroll Now — ₹10,000 → 📞 Questions? Call +91 81064 39955 or email [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answers
Is there a paid internship or stipend with this program? +
No — the 1-Week HR Mini Sprint is a standalone online learning program. There is no internship or stipend component. Paid internships with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000–₹15,000 are a feature of our 3-Month HR Specialization and 6-Month Full HR OJT programs. Mini Sprint graduates receive a fee credit when they upgrade to either of those programs.
How much time does this program take each day? +
Each session is 1 to 2 hours of live online learning. There are no assignments, no heavy project work, and no pre-reading required. It's deliberately light — designed to give you real, useful insight into HR without demanding a major time commitment.
Do I need any prior HR experience? +
Not at all. The Mini Sprint is designed for complete beginners. Whether you're a student exploring career options, a professional considering a switch, or a business owner who wants to understand their people function better — all you need is a laptop and curiosity.
Will I receive a certificate? +
Yes. An HRForge Certificate of Completion is issued after the final session. It's LinkedIn-ready and recognised by our industry partner network — a credible starting point for your HR profile.
Can I upgrade to the 3-Month or 6-Month program after this? +
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Mini Sprint graduates receive a fee credit when they enrol in either the 3-Month HR Specialization or 6-Month Full HR OJT. The upgrade pathway is designed to be smooth and financially fair.
What if I miss a live session? +
All sessions are recorded and shared with participants within 24 hours. We still encourage attending live for the Q&A interaction, but missing one session won't leave you behind. The recordings are yours to keep for 3 months post-program.