In a world where data is the new currency, people analytics has emerged as a critical function for driving strategic HR and business outcomes. This training course is meticulously designed to equip HR professionals and leaders with the strategic skills and practical tools needed to collect, analyze, and interpret people data to make more informed decisions. By mastering the fundamentals of people analytics, you can move beyond intuition and a gut feeling, and use evidence to improve talent acquisition, enhance employee engagement, and prove the ROI of your people initiatives. This program provides the essential blueprint for a new generation of HR leaders prepared to champion a data-driven culture and become a trusted advisor to the business.

This comprehensive curriculum offers a practical deep dive into the world of people analytics, from building a foundational measurement framework to using statistical methods to answer key business questions. You will learn how to use data to predict turnover, identify key drivers of performance, and align your HR strategy with organizational goals. The course focuses on real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, helping you to build the skills necessary to present a compelling business case and influence leadership decisions with evidence. By the end of this program, you will not only be proficient in people analytics but also be prepared to champion a data-centric culture and architect a future-ready, high-performing organization.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• HR directors and managers
• People analytics and data specialists
• HR business partners
• Talent acquisition professionals
• Organizational development specialists
• Senior executives and operations managers
• Compensation and benefits professionals
• Project managers
• Anyone responsible for HR strategy and budget
• Business consultants specializing in human capital

Objectives

• Understand the foundational concepts and strategic importance of people analytics.
• Master a comprehensive framework for people analytics and measurement.
• Use data and analytics to answer key business questions and challenges.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that connect HR to business outcomes.
• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Navigate ethical considerations and data privacy in people analytics.
• Build a compelling business case for new HR initiatives with data.
• Use data visualization to present complex insights simply and compellingly.
• Create a roadmap for implementing and scaling a people analytics function.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Foundations of People Analytics

• Defining people analytics and its strategic value to the business.
• The evolution of HR from a data gatherer to a strategic partner.
• The link between people analytics, organizational performance, and financial success.
• Understanding the key data sources for people analytics (HRIS, surveys, etc.).
• Case studies of organizations that have successfully leveraged people analytics.

Module 2: A People Analytics Measurement Framework

• The difference between traditional HR metrics and strategic people analytics KPIs.
• Developing a measurement framework that connects HR activities to business outcomes.
• Identifying and tracking key indicators for talent acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Using a balanced scorecard approach to people measurement.
• The role of data governance and integrity in your framework.

Module 3: Data Analysis and Visualization

• An overview of the tools and technologies for people analytics.
• The principles of data visualization and storytelling with data.
• Using dashboards and reports to present insights to stakeholders.
• Identifying leading vs. lagging indicators in people data.
• Best practices for creating clear and effective presentations.

Module 4: Analytics in Talent Acquisition

• Using data to optimize your sourcing and hiring strategy.
• Predicting new hire success and identifying key drivers of performance.
• Analyzing the ROI of different recruitment channels.
• The role of analytics in creating a fair and unbiased hiring process.
• Using data to improve the candidate experience.

Module 5: Analytics in Talent Management

• Predicting employee turnover and identifying at-risk employees.
• Using data to identify high-potential employees and future leaders.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of learning and development programs.
• The link between employee engagement, performance, and business outcomes.
• Using data to design a compelling compensation and rewards strategy.

Module 6: Ethics and Governance in People Analytics

• The ethical considerations of using data to manage people.
• Navigating data privacy and security in people analytics.
• The importance of a fair and transparent approach to data collection.
• The role of HR in ensuring a culture of trust and compliance.
• Creating a policy for the responsible use of people analytics.

Module 7: The Future of People Analytics

• Emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• The skills needed to be a successful people analytics practitioner.
• Building a sustainable and scalable people analytics function.
• The role of people analytics in driving organizational change.
• A personal action plan for championing people analytics in your role.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.