Build practical HR analytics skills for workforce planning, recruiting, retention, engagement, and performance. Learn how to turn HR data into clear insights, stronger recommendations, and better business decisions.
This course is part of the HR Essentials Career Accelerator Certificate.
Course Snapshot
| Format | Schedule | Registration Fee | Access Begins | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | On Demand Go at your own pace |
Flexible 30 days access ~6 hours of content You set the schedule. |
$295 | August 5, 2026 | HR analytics, workforce metrics, dashboards, predictive insights, AI-supported analysis, and data-informed decision-making |
Course Overview
Workforce Analytics in an Evolving World of Work helps you use HR data to make stronger workforce decisions.
You will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data across recruiting, retention, engagement, performance, and workforce planning. You will also practice building dashboards, tracking key HR metrics, identifying trends, and communicating findings in ways leaders can act on.
The course also covers AI-supported analysis, predictive insights, data visualization, and responsible data use. You will learn how to use data with care, connect insights to business goals, and bring stronger evidence into HR strategy.
Skills You'll Gain
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Collect, organize, and analyze HR data.
- Track key workforce metrics across hiring, retention, engagement, and performance.
- Use analytics to identify trends and predict workforce needs.
- Apply AI-supported tools to analyze data and generate insights.
- Build data visualizations and dashboards.
- Translate HR data into clear recommendations for leaders.
- Use workforce data to support planning and talent strategy.
- Apply ethical and legal standards for data privacy and responsible data use.
Tools and Details
Tools You'll Use
- HR analytics dashboards.
- Workforce metrics templates.
- Data visualization frameworks.
- Predictive analytics examples.
- AI-supported analysis prompts.
- Reporting and stakeholder communication tools.
- Responsible data use checklists.
Topics You'll Cover
- Workforce analytics.
- HR data collection and organization.
- Recruiting, retention, engagement, and performance metrics.
- Workforce planning.
- Predictive analytics in HR.
- AI-supported HR analysis.
- Data visualization and dashboards.
- Translating data into recommendations.
- Data privacy, ethics, and responsible use.
- Communicating insights to stakeholders.
What You'll Walk Away With
- Ready-to-use HR analytics dashboards and templates.
- Tools to track and interpret workforce metrics.
- Practice using data to support HR strategy.
- A foundational understanding of predictive analytics and AI in HR.
- Stronger confidence communicating insights to leaders.
- Practical experience solving HR analytics challenges.
- Career-ready skills for more strategic HR roles.
Who Should Enroll
- Early to mid-career HR professionals.
- HR professionals who want to become more strategic and data-driven.
- Managers who use workforce data to guide decisions.
- Learners pursuing the HR Essentials Career Accelerator Certificate Program.
- Professionals preparing for HR Business Partner, HR analyst, or workforce planning responsibilities.
The USF Difference
Build Practical Analytics Experience
Work with realistic HR scenarios to analyze data, interpret findings, and solve workforce challenges.
Focus on Decisions, Not Only Data
Learn how to turn numbers into recommendations leaders can understand and use.
Use AI to Work Smarter
Practice using AI-supported tools to speed up analysis, identify patterns, and improve insight quality.
Create Tools You Can Use
Build dashboards, metrics frameworks, and reporting tools that can support real HR work.
Strengthen Your Strategic Impact
Develop the data fluency HR professionals need to support workforce planning, talent strategy, and business decisions.
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