People Analytics Program (Postgraduate) (B430)

Program Description

Program Overview

Transform big data into actionable strategic insights in human resources (HR) with the one-year People Analytics program. Create effective data visualizations and dashboards to bring to the HR leadership table, learn to use digital tools that support data-driven decision-making, and explore ethical and robust data governance and reporting. 

Full Description

Capitalize on large amounts of data available to HR departments and turn it into actionable analysis and insight with the one-year People Analytics (B430) graduate certificate program. Designed for HR graduates and professionals, this program helps you develop the skills to effectively tell the story of employee data. Learn to create and communicate compelling narratives and business cases with data visualizations and dashboards. Explore trends impacting the greater workplace landscape and analytical techniques to inform your recruitment and retention strategies.  

While analysis is key, so is ethical management and governance. Learn best practices to uphold privacy, security and confidentiality in data collection and management. Students also gain valuable real-world experience with a one-semester co-op work term. 

The People Analytics program equips graduates to: 

  • Develop a passion for technology, data, and translating data into business insights 

  • Lead continuous improvement strategies and provide data governance through quality standards and controls 

  • Manage data-driven support for operational practices and better user experience 

  • Create key insights through building, managing, and optimizing data dashboards and reports 

  • Support, resolve, analyze, detect, and correct system issues 

  • Control risks in HRIS data systems  

This postgraduate program addresses the current needs within the HR sector by providing students with the skills and knowledge to excel. 

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of this program will be equipped to enter people analytics positions across a broad spectrum of public and private sector organizations such as financial institutions, retail, general business, manufacturing, government, legal firms, human resources consulting firms and not-for-profit organizations. Graduates of the program will be prepared to find employment in the following positions: 

  • HR Data & Reporting Analyst or Specialist 
  • People Analytics Specialist 

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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