Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

How do I learn in the Josh Bersin Academy?

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Our experts designed a unique and integrated learning experience for the Josh Bersin Academy. Leveraging proven best practices, you have access to macrolearning opportunities and microlearning resources that provide skill building through application and in the flow of work. When you enroll in the Bersin Academy, you can learn from and participate in:

1. Courses: Courses and experiential SuperClasses provide deep dives into the critical strategic topics and skills HR professionals need now and in the future. Time-bound and cohort-based courses provide a collaborative, intensive learning experience designed to help you think differently about our profession's challenges.

2. Resources: Under the leadership of global analyst Josh Bersin, the Bersin Academy resource library features over 1000 short, modular learning assets. Each resource is based on The Josh Bersin Company experts' world-class research and real-world application through their work with top global companies. Updated weekly, this learning content aligns to in-depth course content and emerging trends for expanded knowledge, additional tips, and proven strategies. As a learner, you have access to new resources weekly.

3. Community: Academy members like you drive our global Community. Ask your fellow HR professionals questions, share your own experiences, and collaboratively navigate HR opportunities and challenges. Experts from The Josh Bersin Company team and the Academy's senior Faculty also contribute to the Community, giving you unparalleled guidance from the greatest minds in HR.

Question 2

What topics does the Academy cover?

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Bersin Academy resources cover a huge variety of topics and trends. You can explore 15+ core themes like career planning, compensation & benefits, HR technology, and learning & development through tagging and filtering.

Courses focus on HR fundamentals, best practices, and emerging ideas, emphasizing the topics shaping our industry's future. Through a combination of courses and resources, learners gain access to strategic recommendations, tactical application, and thoughtful skill-building.

Question 3

How do I sign up for courses?

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The Josh Bersin Academy learning schedule includes 25+ live, virtual courses offered regularly throughout the year. Each course takes place over five to six weeks, has a start & end date, and follows a cohort-based model, allowing you to study each topic with a group of your peers (or your internal team if your organization has an Enterprise license).

Each course requires a time commitment of 4-6 hours, and our expert instructors recommend setting aside about an hour per week to complete each course. Our professional development format offers flexibility, empowering you to dedicate time in smaller - or larger - increments during the course based on your needs.

Question 4

Who should join the Josh Bersin Academy?

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Josh Bersin and his team designed the Academy for HR and talent professionals at every level - from those just entering the industry to leaders of corporate teams or executive functions with decades of experience. The Academy also supports those who work alongside HR teams or leaders.

The collaborative experience creates an engaging opportunity for learners from all industries, roles, cultures, and countries to learn together meaningfully. Academy enrollment supports individuals, small teams, HR practitioners from mid-size companies, and enterprise teams. We encourage group enrollment for teams of any size to promote ongoing, internally-reinforced professional development.

Question 5

How much does the Academy cost?

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To support the largest global Community of HR professionals in the world, the Josh Bersin Academy offers plans for individual learners, small- and mid-sized teams, and large enterprises. Please visit the pricing page for details and contact us for help finding the plan that's right for you.

Question 6

How do I participate in the Community?

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All members of the Josh Bersin Academy come together and interact in the Community forum, providing their perspectives from different organizations, industries, HR specialties, and global regions. Access to the Community is included with registration, and your active participation is encouraged!

Post your ideas, ask questions, respond to your peers, and highlight resources you have found helpful.

In addition to the real-world insights shared by your peers, senior Faculty members, global HR experts, and leaders from The Josh Bersin Company (including Josh himself) actively participate in the Community, providing unmatched access to recognized HR leaders.

Question 7

How do I access resources?

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Your Josh Bersin Academy enrollment gives you on-demand access to all available resources. Our experts base these resources on findings from Josh Bersin Company research initiatives and carefully categorize and tag each asset based on subject matter and format. Thanks to keyword search functionality, it's easy to find what you need according to your own interests, goals, and schedule.

Based on proven microlearning design techniques, each resource only takes three to ten minutes to complete and, through activity-based recommendations, helps you develop personalized learning paths based on your interests.

Question 8

Can I invite my team?

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Yes! The Josh Bersin Academy supports enrollments for teams of all sizes through direct web enrollment for small teams (up to 9 learners) or supported enrollment for mid-sized teams (10-49 learners). Our Academy team looks forward to answering questions about which enrollment option will best address your team's needs.

Looking to enroll more than 49 learners from your organization? Explore our Enterprise option.

Question 9

Can I invite my entire HR organization?

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The Josh Bersin Academy welcomes large HR teams through our Enterprise plan. Designed specifically for teams of 50 or more internal HR practitioners, the Enterprise plan offers analytics, personalized onboarding, and ongoing enablement from Josh Bersin Company experts to ensure your organization gets the most value out of its Academy experience.

Contact us to schedule a demo and learn more!

Question 10

Can I earn formal credit for what I learn in the Josh Bersin Academy?

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All Josh Bersin Academy courses provide certificates to learners who successfully complete the course requirements. These certificates are shareable on your LinkedIn profile and stored in your Academy profile for future reference.

Additionally, learners who are SHRM or HRCI certified members can earn credits for completed Bersin Academy courses.

Like the ever-growing resource library, the course line-up regularly expands to feature additional areas of study.

Question 11

Can I access the Academy on my phone or mobile device?

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The Josh Bersin Academy is built as a mobile-first web application and can be accessed through the browser on your smartphone, tablet, iPad, or laptop. While we recommend accessing the Academy on your PC or Mac computer through Chrome, the Academy works equally well on Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

In addition to general Academy mobile access, we have also introduced mobile-first learning experiences for in-the-moment professional development.

Question 12

Are there teachers or facilitators in the Academy?

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Josh Bersin Academy courses feature instructors who help maximize your learning experience by encouraging on-topic conversation within your cohort and completing requirements.

The Academy also features senior Faculty members - seasoned HR experts who participate in the Community, virtual events, and more. Through your membership, you have the exclusive opportunity to interact directly with HR thought leaders and trailblazers who implement best practices in their innovative work with teams around the world.

Question 13

What is Josh Bersin's role in the Josh Bersin Academy?

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Josh is the founder and dean of the Josh Bersin Academy and, in collaboration with his team of experts, determines the courses offered and overall direction of the Academy's growth.

Under his leadership, The Josh Bersin Company's world-class research and advisory work findings inform Academy resource development and emerging trend coverage. Josh also supports the recruitment of subject matter experts and senior Faculty while contributing his own voice to the Academy Community and events.

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