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Professional Certificate Programme in HR Management and Analytics
Kick-start your HR Analytics Journey with comprehensive learning designed and delivered by IIM-K to keep you relevant in this dynamic working environment.-
TypeCertificate
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Start DateMay 15, 2025
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Duration6 Months
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Introduction
Course Snapshot
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18+
Live Sessions
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1
Capstone Project
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3
Case Studies
- 14+ Live Sessions
- Hands-on HR Analytics Modules
- Practical Hands-on Capstone Project
- 3 Case Studies Driven by IIMK Faculty
- Professional Certification in HR Management From IIM-K
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification
Key Highlights
What is this course about?
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Program Benefits
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Top Skills You Will Learn
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Who is this program for?
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Minimum Eligibility
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Student Support
Program Benefits
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Designed for Working Professionals
- Program Completion Certificate from IIM Kohzikode
- Dedicated Student Success Mentor
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Doubt resolution sessions
- Practical Hands-on Capstone Project
- Hands-on HR Analytics Modules
The HR Certification Course covers in-demand industry-relevant topics
- HR Management
- HR Dashboarding
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Workforce Planning and Talent Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition & Development Analytics
- Compensation Management
- Employee Retention and Performance Management
- Team Collaboration
- HR Practices and Benchmarking
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HR People Analytics
Enroll for the Human Resource Program if you are
- Managers/HR Professionals who wish to focus on deriving key insights
- Non-HR professional looking for career acceleration
- MBA Graduates who wish to learn HR People Analytics
Eligibility to enroll in the HRM Certification Course
- If you have a Bachelor's Degree - Minimum 2 years work experience
- If you have a Master’s Degree - Freshers can apply
Student Support
- A dedicated program coordinator
- 24/7 support to answer all your queries! intstudentsupport@upgrad.com
- Centralised Whatsapp channels for queries
Programming Languages and Tools Covered
Degree Certificate
Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition
Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from IIHMK
Professional Certificate Programme in HR Management and Analytics
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification
Learn methods and best practices for data modeling, visualization, and analysis using Power BI
Learn methods and best practices for data modeling, visualization, and analysis using Power BI
Explore Our Learning Platform
Learn on an AI-powered & personalised platform with best-in-class
content, live sessions & mentoring from leading industry experts.
INSTRUCTORS
Whom will you learn from?
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2 Instructors
Krishnan TN
- Professor IIM, Kozhikode
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T. N. Krishnan is an Associate Professor specialising in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). With expertise in these areas, Krishnan has contributed significantly to the academic field. His role involves teaching, research, and potentially administrative responsibilities within the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources domain. He has been associated with IIM Kozhikode for several years and is recognised for his contributions to the field. Krishnan's work encompasses publications, teaching, and potential involvement in organisational development initiatives. His commitment to the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Area at IIM Kozhikode underscores his dedication to advancing knowledge and understanding in these fields.
T. N. Krishnan is an Associate Professor specialising in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). With expertise in these areas, Krishnan has contributed significantly to the academic field. His role involves teaching, research, and potentially administrative responsibilities within the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources domain. He has been associated with IIM Kozhikode for several years and is recognised for his contributions to the field. Krishnan's work encompasses publications, teaching, and potential involvement in organisational development initiatives. His commitment to the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Area at IIM Kozhikode underscores his dedication to advancing knowledge and understanding in these fields.
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Dr. Prantika Ray
- Assistant Professor
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An Assistant Professor specialising in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at IIM Kozhikode. She earned her Ph.D. (fellow) in management with a focus on Human Resources. She has contributed to publications, including the International Journal of Knowledge Management in 2022. She is associated with the academic programs at IIM Kozhikode, such as the Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
An Assistant Professor specialising in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at IIM Kozhikode. She earned her Ph.D. (fellow) in management with a focus on Human Resources. She has contributed to publications, including the International Journal of Knowledge Management in 2022. She is associated with the academic programs at IIM Kozhikode, such as the Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
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Syllabus
What will you learn?
Best-in-class content on HR management and HR analytics by leading IIMK faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects.
Introduction to HR Analytics
- 3 Weeks
Topics
- Fundamentals of HR
- Strategic Role of HR
- People Analytics - Basics
- Basics of Statistics
- Framework for Problem Solving - Define Problem, Collect Data, Build the model, Evaluate and Critique the model, Present Results and Benefits, Deploy Model
- Critical stages of Talent life cycle
- Case Study - HR Decision Making: Issue Identification and Problem Solving
HR Practices and Benchmarking
- 2 Weeks
Topics
- Understanding Important HR Metrics tracked across the Overall Employee Journey
- HR Valuations
- Benchmarking
- Dashboarding of KPIs (Tableau, Excel )
- Performance and goal setting
- Providing Performance Feedback
Workforce Planning and Talent Sourcing Analytics
- 2 Weeks
Topics
- Workforce planning and its use
- Steps to workforce planning- supply, demand, gap and solution analysis (Markov chain, scatter plot, trend analysis)
- Job analysis - steps to come out with JD
- Types of job evaluation - concepts and metrices
- Types of job redesign - concepts and metrices
Talent Acquisition and development Analytics
- 2 Weeks
- Key factors in selection that determining quality of hire
- Predicting Performance
- Measures to track - predictive analysis
- Acquisition effectiveness
- Employee training and development analytics
Induction and Culture Fit - Value Congruence
- 2 Weeks
Topics
- Understanding Organizational Culture; Types of cultures
- Socialization process; stages of on-boarding
- Create an Onboarding predictive model
- Value congruence
Talent Engagement Analytics
- 2 Weeks
Topics
- Importance of employee engagement
- Major drivers of employee engagement
- Employee engagement surveys
- Variations in employee engagement across days
- Employee engagement levels in teams
Collaboration Analytics - Building effective Teams
- 1 Week
Topics
- What is Collaboration; importance of collaboration
- Analyzing collaboration
- Organizational network analysis
- Intervening in organizational networks
Talent Analytics - Performance, Potential and Rewards
- 1 Week
Topics
- Jobs, roles and competencies
- Performance vs potential - key decision dilemmas
- Rewards - key considerations
Talent Retention Analytics
- 1 Week
Topics
- Why do employees leave organizations?
- Different talent retention approaches/strategies
- Measures to track
Employee Wellness - Health and Safety
- 1 Week
Topics
- What is employee wellness; why care about employee wellness
- Employee wellness program best practices
- Using predictive analytics to optimize employee wellness
Data Analysis with Power BI - Business Intelligence
Topics
- Enhance your analytical skills by mastering Power BI, tailored to align with business and IT requisites.
- Dive into Data Modeling & Visualization: Learn the core methods of structuring data for insightful analysis.
- Comprehensive Data Source Integration: Gain expertise in assimilating data from diverse sources, both relational and non-relational.
- Report Management & Deployment Mastery: Explore advanced techniques for distributing reports and dashboards effectively.
Learner Support and Services
How will upGrad support you?
Access the various career development support services offered by
upGrad to help you achieve your professional goals.
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Career Assistance
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Learning Support
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Practical Learning and Networking
- Get a dedicated career coach after the program to help track your career goals, coach you on your profile, and support you during your career transition journey
- Obtain specific, AI powered inputs on your resume and Linkedin structure along with content on real time basis
- Get access to Industry Experts and discuss any queries before your interview
- Career bootcamps to refresh your technical concepts and improve your soft skills
- Sessions by an industry expert for a small group of 10-12 learners with similar profiles to discuss real life applications of concepts and personalised coaching
- Interactive Live Sessions with leading industry experts covering curriculum + advanced topics
- Personalised Industry Session in small groups (of 10-12) with industry experts to augment program curriculum with customized industry based learning
- Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7
- You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.
- Live Discussion forum for peer to peer doubt resolution monitored by technical experts
- Peer to peer networking opportunities with a alumni pool of 10000+
- Peer collaboration for Industry driven projects
- Weekly real-time doubt clearing sessions
Course Eligibility & Admissions
How to Apply
There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which are detailed below:
If you have a Bachelor's Degree - Minimum 2 years work experience
If you have a Master’s Degree - Freshers can apply
Complete Your Application
Fill out your application and submit therequired details.
Fill out your application and submit therequired details.
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Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you which will specify the next steps to confirm you admission.
Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you which will specify the next steps to confirm you admission.
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Make a quick block payment, receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey.
Make a quick block payment, receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Professional Certificate Programme in HR Management and Analytics with upGrad?
This Program is an engaging yet rigorous 5-month online program designed specifically for mid-level to senior managers, masters graduates, and working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate their careers. The certification is awarded by IIM Kozhikode.
This Program is an engaging yet rigorous 5-month online program designed specifically for mid-level to senior managers, masters graduates, and working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate their careers. The certification is awarded by IIM Kozhikode.
2. What should I expect from the Professional Certificate Programme in HR Management and Analytics?
3. What should I NOT expect from the Professional Certificate Programme in HR Management and Analytics?
4. Which topics are going to be covered as part of the program?
HR Management, HR Dashboarding, Workforce Planning and Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition & Development Analytics, Compensation Management, Employee Retention and Performance Management, Team Collaboration, HR Practices and Benchmarking.
HR Management, HR Dashboarding, Workforce Planning and Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition & Development Analytics, Compensation Management, Employee Retention and Performance Management, Team Collaboration, HR Practices and Benchmarking.
5. What type of learning experience should I expect?
6. Is any certification granted at the end of the program?
1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?
At least 6-8 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
At least 6-8 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
1. How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?
1. Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?
Refund Policy:
1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.
Refund Policy:
1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.
1. How do I know if the program is right for me?
2. What is the application process for the program and what are the timelines?
The process is as follows:
STEP-1: Complete your Application
Fill out your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application including your work experience and educational background.
STEP-2: Get Shortlisted & Receive Offer Letter
Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission.
STEP-3: Block your Seat & Begin Learning
Make a quick block payment with assistance from our loan partners where required, receive immediate access to the prep content for the Training courses for HR Professionals and begin your upGrad journey.
The process is as follows:
STEP-1: Complete your Application
Fill out your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application including your work experience and educational background.
STEP-2: Get Shortlisted & Receive Offer Letter
Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission.
STEP-3: Block your Seat & Begin Learning
Make a quick block payment with assistance from our loan partners where required, receive immediate access to the prep content for the Training courses for HR Professionals and begin your upGrad journey.
3. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?
upGrad, IIM Kozhikode, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualising and creating this HRM Course to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in HR Analytics and Management. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion.
A learner applying for our HR Certified Courses should have at least Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of experience or have done Masters degree.
upGrad, IIM Kozhikode, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualising and creating this HRM Course to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in HR Analytics and Management. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion.
A learner applying for our HR Certified Courses should have at least Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of experience or have done Masters degree.
Program Fees: USD 1999
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