People Analytics
Why is turnover so high? What can we do to manage healthcare costs? Where should we invest our recruiting dollars? These are just a few of the many questions human resources and business managers face today. Bryant University’s People Analytics course — taught by a SHRM-SCP with more than 25 years of experience — is designed to help you analyze big data to make informed decisions. The course covers how to harness the potential of your most valuable asset: your people.
Key Knowledge Areas in People Analytics
Through this People Analytics course — part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program — you will:
- Recognize the difference between metrics and analytics.
- Apply data analytics to reveal the real source of a problem.
- Uncover patterns, trends, and relationships from the data to develop the right solution.
- Plan for different scenarios to make strategic decisions.
- Build a business case as to why you need to invest in certain resources.
- Practice what you learn by applying analytics to a research case study.
- Present your analysis and solutions to the instructor to reinforce concepts and instill confidence.
Audience
Whether you are a new or aspiring manager, the People Analytics course will build your expertise in the practice of data and analytics that leads to actionable insights. Types of roles that will benefit from the course include:
- Business managers and owners
- Leaders and executives
- HR professionals
- Department managers
- Individuals completing the Human Resource Management Certificate
- HR professionals seeking SHRM recertification
Highlight: SHRM Recertification
Current HR professionals can earn 30 professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM recertification with this course.
Course Requirements
This six-week, self-paced course includes guided learning with multimedia, interactive modules, and curated readings. Discussion posts are due on Mondays and all other deliverables are due on Saturdays. Expect approximately 4-5 hours of work per week.
First-time online learner? “Strategies for Success” is a one-week module that will familiarize you with our learning system before you begin your program and ensure you are ready to participate. Required for all first-time, self-paced Bryant learners.
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Additional Resources
Certificate Requirements
This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate. In order to receive the certificate, you must complete six courses from the list below:
Bryant Value
Preferred Provider
Bryant is an SHRM approved provider and an HRCI approved provider.
High-Caliber Faculty
All of our online courses are taught by top-notch Bryant faculty or industry experts who are leaders within their field.
Interactive Learning
During this 6-week course, you’ll spend 4-5 hours per week on guided learning, interactive modules, and curated reading.
Meet Your Instructor: Elissa O’Brien
Meet Your Instructor: Elissa O’Brien
Bryant University is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP™ or SHRM-SCP™.
Bryant University human resource management courses are approved for recertification credits by the Human Resource Certification Institute. The use of these seals is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. Please visit the HRCI website at