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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOSH310

Training on Strategic HR Analytics & Decision Making

Master strategic HR analytics. Learn to interpret data, predict trends, and measure the impact of your HR initiatives.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

In today’s data-driven business environment, strategic human resource decisions rely heavily on accurate analysis and insights. This course equips HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with advanced HR analytics skills to inform talent management, workforce planning, performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn how to transform HR data into actionable intelligence that drives organizational growth and enhances workforce effectiveness.

Who Should Attend

  • HR Managers and Business Partners

  • Talent Acquisition and Development Professionals

  • HR Analysts and Data Specialists

  • Organizational Development Managers

  • Business Leaders seeking data-driven HR insights

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand HR analytics frameworks and methodologies.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data effectively.

  • Apply predictive and prescriptive analytics to HR decision-making.

  • Align HR strategies with organizational goals using data-driven insights.

  • Enhance workforce performance and engagement through informed decisions.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to HR Analytics and Strategic HRM

  • The evolution of HR from administrative to strategic partner

  • Defining HR analytics and its role in decision-making

  • Key HR metrics and workforce KPIs

  • Case Study: How HR analytics improved retention in a multinational company

Module 2: Data Collection, Management, and Metrics

  • Sources of HR data (HRIS, surveys, performance systems)

  • Ensuring data accuracy, quality, and consistency

  • Identifying relevant metrics for recruitment, performance, and retention

  • Exercise: Building a sample HR metrics dashboard

Module 3: Analyzing and Interpreting HR Data

  • Tools for HR data analysis (Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or similar platforms)

  • Descriptive and diagnostic analytics in HR

  • Turning raw data into actionable insights

  • Practical Activity: Analyzing sample HR data for trends and insights

Module 4: Predictive Analytics and Workforce Planning

  • Introduction to predictive modeling in HR

  • Using analytics for succession planning and talent forecasting

  • Identifying risk factors for turnover and disengagement

  • Case Study: Predictive HR analytics for workforce planning in a large organization

Module 5: Communicating Insights and Driving Decisions

  • Visualizing HR data for decision-makers

  • Building HR dashboards and executive reports

  • Integrating HR analytics into strategic decision-making

  • Capstone Project: Designing a strategic HR analytics plan for a chosen organization

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger alignment of HR strategies with business objectives

  • Improved talent management and workforce productivity through evidence-based decisions

  • Better retention and engagement driven by predictive insights

  • Enhanced HR credibility through data-driven reporting and recommendations

Individual Impact

  • Practical skills in applying HR analytics for decision-making

  • Ability to design HR dashboards and reports for leadership

  • Greater confidence in linking HR metrics to organizational performance

  • Improved career opportunities as a strategic HR professional

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.

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To teach you how to use HR data to make strategic decisions, enabling you to optimize talent management, improve employee engagement, and drive business performance.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Strategic HR Analytics & Decision Making in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.