Training on Microsoft Excel Skills for Human Resource (HR) Professionals
Boost your HR efficiency with Excel! Master HR data analysis, payroll management, and workforce planning using advanced Excel tools in this hands-on training course.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
The Microsoft Excel Skills for Human Resource (HR) Professionals Course is designed to empower HR practitioners with essential Excel skills to streamline data management, reporting, and decision-making processes. This comprehensive training covers data analysis, HR metrics tracking, payroll management, and automation of HR functions using Excel. Through hands-on exercises and real-life HR scenarios, participants will develop practical proficiency in leveraging Excel to enhance workforce planning, employee performance tracking, and recruitment analytics.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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HR Managers and Executives
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HR Analysts and Coordinators
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Payroll and Compensation Specialists
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Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Professionals
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Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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Any HR Professional seeking to enhance data management skills
What you'll walk away with
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Master essential Excel functions for HR data management.
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Create and manage HR databases efficiently.
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Automate repetitive HR tasks using formulas and macros.
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Perform advanced HR analytics using pivot tables and charts.
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Generate insightful HR reports for decision-making.
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Use Excel tools for payroll processing and benefits management.
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Apply HR forecasting and trend analysis techniques.
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Develop HR dashboards for real-time workforce monitoring.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Excel Fundamentals for HR Professionals
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Understanding Excel’s interface and key functions
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Data entry, formatting, and validation techniques
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Managing large HR datasets efficiently
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Introduction to HR databases in Excel
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Case Study: Organizing an employee database
Module 2: HR Data Analysis and Reporting
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Using filters, sorting, and conditional formatting for HR insights
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Advanced Excel formulas for HR calculations (LOOKUP, IF, INDEX-MATCH)
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Employee turnover and retention rate calculations
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Creating HR reports using pivot tables
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Real-Life Project: Employee performance analysis
Module 3: Payroll and Compensation Management in Excel
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Structuring payroll sheets and automating salary calculations
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Working with tax, deductions, and benefits calculations
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Using Excel templates for payroll processing
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Tracking employee attendance and overtime
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Case Study: Automating payroll management
Module 4: HR Forecasting and Workforce Planning
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HR trend analysis using Excel statistical functions
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Forecasting workforce needs using regression analysis
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Identifying skills gaps with Excel-based assessments
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Creating HR dashboards for workforce planning
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Real-Life Project: Building a workforce analytics dashboard
Module 5: Automating HR Tasks and Advanced Excel Techniques
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Introduction to macros for automating HR workflows
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Using Power Query for HR data integration
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Protecting sensitive HR data with security features
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Best practices for HR data visualization
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Final Project Presentation: Designing an HR automation system
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhances accuracy in HR reporting and analytics
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Improves payroll, performance tracking, and workforce planning efficiency
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Streamlines HR processes through automation
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Supports data-driven HR decision-making
Personal Impact
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Strengthens Excel skills tailored to HR functions
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Increases confidence in analyzing and interpreting HR data
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Builds capability to create professional HR reports and dashboards
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Enhances career prospects with in-demand HR tech skills
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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