The Certified People Analytics Practitioner Training Course is designed to equip HR professionals, analysts, and business leaders with the critical skills needed to harness data-driven insights for strategic workforce decisions. As organizations increasingly rely on evidence-based HR practices, people analytics has become a powerful tool for improving talent acquisition, engagement, performance, and retention. This comprehensive training empowers participants to build, interpret, and present actionable workforce insights using modern tools and methodologies, transforming HR into a proactive and measurable business partner.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience
• HR Managers and Directors
• People Analytics Professionals
• Workforce Planners
• HR Business Partners
• Talent Management Professionals
• Organizational Development Experts
• Data Analysts working with HR teams
• HR Technology and Systems Specialists

Course Objectives
• Understand the foundations and business value of people analytics
• Apply data-driven methods to solve common HR challenges
• Translate HR data into actionable insights for workforce strategies
• Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Python for basic analysis
• Develop and communicate compelling data stories to stakeholders
• Build KPIs and dashboards aligned with business goals
• Ensure data ethics, compliance, and privacy in people analytics
• Drive decisions in areas such as engagement, diversity, and retention

Module 1: Introduction to People Analytics
• Definition and evolution of people analytics
• Strategic importance of analytics in HR
• Differences between reporting, metrics, and analytics
• Key trends shaping people analytics
• Building a data-driven HR culture

Module 2: Data Collection and HR Metrics Frameworks
• Identifying relevant HR metrics and KPIs
• Sources of HR data: systems, surveys, and platforms
• Data quality, completeness, and governance
• Aligning metrics with business outcomes
• Leading people analytics frameworks (LAMP, CEB, etc.)

Module 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analysis
• Identifying patterns and workforce trends
• Cross-tabulations and correlation analysis
• Workforce segmentation and cohort analysis
• Interpreting results for non-technical stakeholders

Module 4: Visualization and Storytelling
• Principles of effective data visualization
• Using charts, dashboards, and infographics
• Telling impactful stories with HR data
• Tools overview: Excel, Power BI, Tableau
• Presenting findings to influence decision-making

Module 5: People Analytics Use Cases
• Talent acquisition and pipeline optimization
• Performance and productivity insights
• Turnover and retention modeling
• DEI analytics and workforce representation
• Employee engagement and experience metrics

Module 6: Predictive Analytics and Workforce Planning
• Basics of regression and forecasting
• Predictive modeling for attrition and hiring
• Scenario planning and talent forecasting
• Linking analytics to workforce strategy
• Case studies in predictive HR analytics

Module 7: Ethics, Privacy and Compliance
• Ethical use of employee data
• GDPR and global data privacy considerations
• Minimizing bias in algorithms and models
• Consent, transparency, and employee trust
• Risk management in people analytics initiatives

Module 8: Building People Analytics Capability
• Setting up a people analytics function
• Defining roles, tools, and governance
• Creating a roadmap for analytics maturity
• Upskilling HR teams in data literacy
• Measuring ROI and business impact of people analytics

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.