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HR Analytics using MS Excel for Human Resource Management
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HR Analytics using MS Excel for Human Resource Management

Use Excel for HR Analytics, calculate HR metrics, build HR dashboards & ML models for Human Resource & People Analytics
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Use MS excel to create and automate the calculation of HR metrics
  • Make HR Dashboards and understand all the charts that you can draw in Excel
  • Become proficient in Excel data tools like Sorting, Filtering, Data validations and Data importing
  • Use pivot tables filtering and sorting options in Excel to summarize and derive information out of the HR data
  • Implement predictive ML models such as simple and multiple linear regression to predict outcomes to real world HR problems
  • Knowledge of all the essential Excel formulas required for HR Analytics
  • Master Excel's most popular lookup functions such as Vlookup, Hlookup, Index and Match

Course content

19 sections88 lectures9h 40m total length
  • Introduction3:22

    In Lecture 1: Introduction of Section 1: HR Analytics, we will cover the basics of HR analytics and its importance in modern human resource management. We will discuss how data and analytics can be used to make better decisions in areas such as recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. We will also explore the key concepts and terminology used in HR analytics, as well as the tools and techniques that are commonly used in this field.

    Furthermore, we will delve into how Microsoft Excel can be used as a powerful tool for conducting HR analytics. We will learn how to use Excel to analyze HR data, create visualizations, and generate reports that can help HR professionals make informed decisions. By the end of this lecture, you will have a solid understanding of the role of HR analytics in shaping organizational strategy and the ways in which Excel can be leveraged to improve HR processes and outcomes.

  • What is HR analytics3:03

    In this lecture, we will be discussing the importance of HR analytics in human resource management. We will explore how data-driven decision making can benefit organizations in understanding their workforce, improving employee engagement, and ultimately achieving their business goals. We will also delve into the various tools and techniques that can be used to analyze data and derive insights for better HR practices.

    Furthermore, we will define what HR analytics is and how it differs from traditional HR reporting. We will look at how HR analytics can help organizations measure the effectiveness of their HR policies and initiatives, identify trends and patterns in employee behavior, and make informed decisions to enhance overall employee performance and satisfaction. By the end of this lecture, students will have a solid understanding of the concept of HR analytics and its potential impact on human resource management.

  • Course Resources0:08
  • This is a Milestone!4:07
  • 4 steps of HR analytics7:28

    In Lecture 5 of Section 1: HR Analytics - Introduction, we will be discussing the four steps of HR analytics. These steps are essential for human resource management professionals to effectively analyze and interpret data using Microsoft Excel. By understanding these steps, HR professionals can make informed decisions that align with the overall goals and objectives of their organization. The four steps of HR analytics include data collection, data processing, data analysis, and data interpretation.

    During this lecture, we will explore how to collect data from various sources such as employee databases, surveys, and performance evaluations. We will also learn how to organize and process this data using Excel tools and functions to ensure accuracy and reliability. Additionally, we will discuss different methods of data analysis, such as trend analysis, correlation analysis, and predictive modeling, to derive meaningful insights for human resource management. Lastly, we will focus on the importance of data interpretation in HR analytics, including how to present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders for decision-making purposes.

  • HR metrics - Introduction2:24

    In Lecture 6 of Section 1 of our HR Analytics course, we will be diving into the topic of HR metrics. We will begin by exploring the importance of HR metrics in the field of Human Resource Management, and how they can be used to measure and analyze various aspects of HR functions within an organization. We will also discuss the different types of HR metrics, such as recruitment metrics, retention metrics, and performance metrics, and how they can be utilized to make data-driven decisions in HR.

    Furthermore, we will cover how MS Excel can be used as a powerful tool for conducting HR analytics and creating HR metrics. We will demonstrate how to use Excel functions and formulas to calculate and analyze HR data, such as employee turnover rates, training costs, and employee performance scores. By the end of this lecture, students will have a better understanding of how HR metrics can be applied in practice, and how Excel can be used to efficiently analyze and interpret HR data for strategic decision-making in Human Resource Management.

  • Quiz

Requirements

  • You will need a PC with any version of Excel installed in it

Description

[April 2026 update]

  • Added a video on the "Analyze Data" option in MS Excel

  • Added a new case study related to HR KPI's

  • Added new video on how to import HR related data from PDF format reports to Excel for analysis

You're looking for a complete course on understanding HR Analytics using Excel to drive business decisions, right?

You've found the right HR Analytics using MS Excel course! HR analytics provides scientific support to decision-making concerning a firm's human resources. This course on HR analytics addresses the topic of HR analytics with a practical focus, focusing especially on demystifying analytics for Human Resource managers, from both statistical and computing point of view.

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Use MS Excel to create and automate the calculation of HR metrics and devise HR analytics techniques in your workplace

  • Make HR Dashboards as per HR analytics standards and understand all the charts that you can draw in Excel

  • Implement predictive ML models such as simple and multiple linear regression to predict outcomes to real-world HR problems using HR analytics techniques

  • Use HR analytics tools like pivot tables filtering and sorting options in Excel to summarize and derive information out of the available HR data

  • create appealing data summaries and dashboards to present the HR story in the most effective way

How this course will help you?

A Verifiable Certificate of Completion is presented to all students who undertake this HR Analytics: Strategies & Models in Excel course.

If you are a Human Resources manager or an executive, or a student who wants to learn and apply HR analytics techniques to real-world problems of the HR business function, this course will give you a solid base for that by teaching you the most popular HR analytics models and how to implement HR analytics in MS Excel.

Why should you choose this course?

We believe in teaching by example. This course is no exception. Every Section’s primary focus is to teach you the concepts through how-to examples. Each section has the following components:

  • Theoretical concepts and use cases of different HR analytics models

  • Step-by-step instructions on implementing HR analytics models in excel

  • Downloadable Excel files containing data and solutions used in each lecture on HR analytics and Human Resource Management

  • Class notes and assignments to revise and practice the concepts on HR analytics and Human Resource Management

The practical classes where we create the model for each of these strategies is something that differentiates this course from any other course available online.

What makes us qualified to teach you?

The course is taught by Abhishek (MBA - FMS Delhi, B. Tech - IIT Roorkee) and Pukhraj (MBA - IIM Ahmedabad, B. Tech - IIT Roorkee). As managers in the Global Analytics Consulting firm, we have helped businesses solve their business problem using Analytics and we have used our experience to include the practical aspects of HR analytics in this course.

We are also the creators of some of the most popular online courses - with over 600,000 enrollments and thousands of 5-star reviews like these ones:

This is very good, i love the fact the all explanation given can be understood by a layman - Joshua

Thank you Author for this wonderful course. You are the best and this course is worth any price. - Daisy

Our Promise

Teaching our students is our job and we are committed to it. If you have any questions about the course content, HR analytics tools, human resource management, practice sheet or anything related to any topic, you can always post a question in the course or send us a direct message.

Download Practice files, take Quizzes, and complete Assignments

With each lecture, there are class notes attached for you to follow along. You can also take quizzes to check your understanding of concepts on HR analytics and human resource management. Each section contains a practice assignment for you to practically implement your learning on HR analytics and human resource management.

What is covered in this course?

The analysis of data is not the main crux of analytics. It is the interpretation that helps provide insights after the application of analytical techniques that makes analytics such an important discipline. We have used the most popular analytics software tool which is MS Excel. This will aid the students who have no prior coding background to learn and implement HR analytics concepts to actually solve real-world HR problems.

Let me give you a brief overview of the course

  • Part 1 - Introduction

    In this section, we will learn about the course structure and the meaning of some key terms associated with HR Analytics.

  • Part 2 - Essential MS Excel formulas and using them to calculate HR metrics

    In this part, we will start with a tutorial on all the popular MS Excel formulas. Then we will see the implementation of these to calculate and automate the HR metrics. This is an important part of HR analytics of a human resource dataset. We also discuss a separate case study where we use Excel to calculate the average cost of external and internal hiring.

  • Part 3 - Visualization in Excel and HR Dashboarding

    In this part, we will begin with a tutorial on all the popular charts and graphs that can be drawn in MS Excel. Then we will see the implementation of these to create visualize HR analytics of the available HR data. We also discuss a separate case study where we use Excel to build a department-wise demographic distribution of human resources.

  • Part 4 - Data summarization using Pivot tables

    In this part, we will learn about several advanced topics in MS Excel such as Pivot tables, indirect functions, and also about data formatting. Then we will see the implementation of these to create beautiful summaries of HR analytics of the available HR data. We also discuss a separate case study where we use Excel to build a dynamic department wise demographic dashboard and format it to make it presentable.

  • Part 5 - Basics of Machine Learning and Statistics

    In this part, we introduce the students to the basics of statistics and ML. This part is for students who have no background understanding of ML and statistics concepts.

  • Part 6 - Preprocessing Data for ML models

    In this section, you will learn what actions you need to take step by step to get the data and then prepare it for analysis these steps are very important. We start with understanding the importance of business knowledge then we will see how to do data exploration. We learn how to do uni-variate analysis and bivariate analysis then we cover topics like outlier treatment, missing value imputation, variable transformation, and correlation.

  • Part 7 - Linear regression model for predicting metrics

    This section starts with a simple linear regression and then covers multiple linear regression.

We have covered the basic theory behind each concept without getting too mathematical about it so that you understand where the concept is coming from and how it is important. But even if you don't understand it, it will be okay as long as you learn how to run and interpret the result as taught in the practical lectures.

We also look discuss an HR case study where we try to predict the CTC to be offered to new recruits basis their previous experience, past CTC, job location, and qualification.

I am pretty confident that the course will give you the necessary knowledge and skills related to HR analytics and human resource management to immediately see practical benefits in your workplace.

Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I'll see you in lesson 1 of this HR analytics course!

Cheers

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Who this course is for:

  • Anyone curious to master HR Analytics from beginner to Advanced in short span of time
  • Student who wants to have a career in the field of HR/ HR Analytics
  • HR manager/ executive who wants to expand on the current set of skills