Advanced HR Dashboards & Analytics in Excel

This course is part of Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

Access provided by Michigan State University

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

10 reviews

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build interactive HR dashboards using advanced Excel tools and techniques.
Analyze workforce data such as attrition, hiring, and payroll trends.
Apply forecasting and automation to support HR decision-making.

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28 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

Master advanced HR analytics and dashboard design in Excel to transform workforce data into actionable insights. Learn how to build interactive dashboards and make data-driven HR decisions.

This course provides a hands-on, practical approach to building advanced HR dashboards using Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to structure HR datasets, create dynamic visualizations, and analyze key workforce metrics such as headcount, recruitment performance, attrition, absenteeism, and payroll trends. Through real-world scenarios, you will apply advanced Excel techniques including pivot tables, macros, predictive modeling, waterfall analysis, and Goal Seek forecasting. The course also covers recruitment funnel analysis, background verification tracking, learning impact evaluation, and pay equity analysis. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop fully integrated HR dashboards, automate reporting processes, and generate executive-level insights for strategic decision-making. Ideal for HR professionals and analysts, this course equips you with job-ready skills in HR analytics, workforce planning, and advanced Excel dashboarding.

This module establishes the foundational structure of an Advanced HR Dashboard by guiding learners through HR data collection, master and operational data structuring, recruitment dataset organization, and professional dashboard layout design in Microsoft Excel.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 67 minutes

Introduction to Advanced HR Dashboard and Analytics Training1 minute
Gathering of the Data9 minutes
Employee Master Data10 minutes
Employee Operation Data9 minutes
Employee Recruitment Data5 minutes
Index10 minutes
Page Layout7 minutes
Page Layout Continues7 minutes
HC Analysis8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

HR Data Foundations & Dashboard Setup30 minutes
Understanding HR Analytics Framework10 minutes
Structuring HR Operational & Recruitment Data10 minutes
Designing Dashboard Layout10 minutes

This module focuses on advanced headcount (HC) analysis, sub-department segmentation, dynamic filtering, animated macro charts, and predictive attrition modeling to transform workforce data into interactive HR analytics dashboards.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 66 minutes

HC Analysis Continues5 minutes
Adding First Aspect of HC Analysis6 minutes
Add Sub Department Factor7 minutes
Data Animated Macro Chart9 minutes
Animated Macro Chart9 minutes
Animated Macro Chart Continues7 minutes
Predictive Attrition8 minutes
Predictive Attrition Continues9 minutes
Working on Headcount Analysis7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Headcount Analytics & Interactive Visualization30 minutes
Advanced Headcount Analysis10 minutes
Dynamic & Animated HR Charts10 minutes
Predictive Workforce Planning10 minutes

This module explores demographic analysis, tenure and age segmentation, dynamic pivot tables, sparklines, recruitment smart charts, waterfall analysis, and TAT tracking to strengthen workforce trend reporting and recruitment efficiency measurement.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 80 minutes

Vlookup Grouping10 minutes
Age Analysis7 minutes
Tenure Analysis8 minutes
Offset Pivot Table9 minutes
Sparklines11 minutes
Recruitment Process Smart Chart8 minutes
Waterfall Analysis11 minutes
Waterfall Analysis Continues9 minutes
TAT Analysis7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Demographic & Workforce Trend Analysis30 minutes
Advanced Data Handling Techniques10 minutes
Advanced Excel Analytics Tools10 minutes
Recruitment Insights & Variance Analysis10 minutes

This module integrates recruitment funnel analysis, background verification (BGV) tracking, operational HR reporting, Month-over-Month (MOM) analysis, and leave data insights to strengthen recruitment governance and workforce operational efficiency.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 67 minutes

More on TAT Analysis7 minutes
Recruitment Analysis13 minutes
Recruitment Analysis Continue8 minutes
BGV Process7 minutes
BGV Report Analysis7 minutes
BGV Report Analysis Continues6 minutes
Operations Analysis6 minutes
MOM Report Analysis6 minutes
Leave Analysis8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Recruitment & Background Verification Analytics30 minutes
Recruitment Efficiency Analysis10 minutes
Background Verification Analytics10 minutes
Operational HR Reporting10 minutes

This module examines absenteeism patterns, Bradford Factor calculations, Full and Final (FNF) settlement analysis, exit trends, and retention insights to strengthen workforce stability and reduce attrition risks.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 67 minutes

Leave Analysis Continues8 minutes
Grouping Data4 minutes
Bradford Factor5 minutes
Analysis Bradford Factor8 minutes
FNF Analysis11 minutes
More on FNF Analysis8 minutes
Exit Analysis6 minutes
Learning and Development Analysis7 minutes
Learning and Development Analysis Continues10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Absenteeism, Attrition & Exit Intelligence30 minutes
Leave & Absenteeism Analytics10 minutes
Attrition Risk Indicators10 minutes
Exit & Learning Analytics10 minutes

This module connects Learning & Development (L&D) analytics with payroll intelligence, including state-wise training analysis, Goal Seek forecasting, salary-performance alignment, gender pay analysis, and employment status segmentation.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 66 minutes

L and D Analysis - State7 minutes
L and D Analysis - Inactive Impact8 minutes
Goal Seek5 minutes
Payroll Analysis7 minutes
Payroll Analysis Continues7 minutes
Payroll Analysis - Average Rating and Salary7 minutes
Payroll Analysis - Gender Pattern10 minutes
Payroll Analysis - Status7 minutes
Payroll Analysis - Rating9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Learning Impact & Payroll Intelligence30 minutes
Learning Impact & State Analysis10 minutes
Payroll Analytics Framework10 minutes
Payroll Diversity & Performance Trends10 minutes

This module consolidates employee profile dashboards, HR update reporting, training calendar automation, hyperlink navigation, and final dashboard optimization to deliver a fully integrated Advanced HR Analytics Dashboard in Excel.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 53 minutes

Employee Profile7 minutes
Employee Profile Continues3 minutes
HR Update12 minutes
Creating Training Calendar7 minutes
Update Calendar5 minutes
Update Calendar Continues7 minutes
Hyper Link Formatting8 minutes
Conclusion3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Employee Insights, HR Updates & Automation30 minutes
Employee Profiling Dashboard10 minutes
HR Planning & Calendar Automation10 minutes
Final Dashboard Enhancements & Wrap-up10 minutes

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Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

The instructor breaks down complex formulas beautifully. My attrition and headcount dashboards now look like something a data analyst created.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

I went from basic pivot tables to building interactive dashboards in weeks. The instructor explains complex formulas simply, making advanced analytics feel completely achievable and enjoyable.

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

This course elevated my Excel skills dramatically. The advanced formulas and visualization techniques are exactly what modern HR roles demand.

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