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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips HR professionals with the analytical and technical skills needed to leverage Microsoft Excel for effective HR data analysis and decision-making. Participants will learn to collect, clean, and interpret workforce data, build insightful dashboards, and apply HR metrics to improve recruitment, retention, and performance strategies. The course blends analytical techniques with HR insights, enabling participants to transform raw data into meaningful reports and evidence-based workforce strategies.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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HR Managers and Officers
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HR Analysts and Business Partners
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Learning & Development Managers
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Talent Management and Recruitment Professionals
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Anyone involved in HR data management and reporting
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens evidence-based HR decision-making and planning.
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Enhances data transparency and reporting for leadership teams.
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Boosts operational efficiency through improved HR data management.
Individual Impact
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Builds confidence in using Excel for HR reporting and analytics.
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Improves interpretation of HR metrics to guide strategy.
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Enhances technical and analytical competencies for career growth.
Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Use Excel for managing and analyzing HR datasets.
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Apply HR metrics to evaluate recruitment, engagement, and retention.
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Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate HR insights.
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Perform data cleaning, trend analysis, and forecasting in Excel.
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Translate HR data into strategic business intelligence.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to HR Analytics and Excel Fundamentals
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Understanding the role of analytics in modern HR.
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Key HR metrics: turnover, absenteeism, performance, and engagement.
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Excel data structures, functions, and data import methods.
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Case Study: Using Excel to assess workforce demographics.
Module 2: Data Cleaning, Validation, and Preparation for HR Analysis
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Managing data accuracy and consistency.
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Excel tools for data validation, filtering, and sorting.
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Removing duplicates and managing large HR datasets.
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Case Study: Preparing employee records for workforce analytics.
Module 3: HR Metrics and Descriptive Analytics in Excel
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Calculating HR KPIs using formulas and pivot tables.
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Trend analysis of employee turnover, recruitment, and retention.
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Identifying key HR challenges using descriptive statistics.
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Case Study: Analyzing employee performance metrics over time.
Module 4: Data Visualization and Dashboard Development
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Building dynamic HR dashboards with charts and pivot tables.
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Using conditional formatting and slicers for interactivity.
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Designing reports for management decision-making.
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Case Study: Creating an interactive HR performance dashboard.
Module 5: Predictive Insights and Data-Driven HR Strategy
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Forecasting workforce trends using Excel tools.
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Using regression and trendlines for predictive HR analytics.
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Presenting insights for strategic HR planning.
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Case Study: Forecasting attrition rates to guide recruitment planning.
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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