This course builds foundational data literacy skills for people analytics. You'll learn how to define key HR metrics, apply basic statistical techniques, visualize workforce trends, and communicate findings in structured reports.

Data Foundations & Methods

Data Foundations & Methods
This course is part of People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies Specialization

Instructor: Professionals from the Industry
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Calculate core HR metrics such as turnover and tenure
Apply basic statistical techniques to workforce data
Create charts to visualize HR trends and comparisons
Structure analytics findings into clear HR reports
Skills you'll gain
- Business Writing
- Statistical Methods
- Management Reporting
- Stakeholder Communications
- Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Persuasive Communication
- Report Writing
- Plot (Graphics)
- Excel Formulas
- Executive Presence
- Business Reporting
- Statistical Reporting
- Data Literacy
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- Data Presentation
- Data Storytelling
- People Analytics
- Technical Communication
Tools you'll learn
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Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies Specialization
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