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HR Management and Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital

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Drive organizational performance through HR analytics

In today’s data-rich business environment, where talent is a critical source of competitive advantage, organizations need HR professionals who can combine sound managerial judgment with HR analytics to inform decisions on recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, collaboration, and workforce development. The HR Management and Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital program from Wharton Executive Education enables HR leaders and people managers to strengthen their approach to human resource management and play a more direct role in driving business performance.

Led by world-renowned Wharton faculty, this two-month online program combines advanced data techniques with proven managerial frameworks across seven modules. Through real-world applications and analytical tools, you learn to distinguish skill from luck, interpret noisy performance measures, identify biases that influence decision making, and unlock the value of human capital — emerging better equipped to position HR as a strategic partner in driving organizational performance.

71%

of organizations consider people analytics a top priority
Source: 2025 Global Human Capital Trends, Deloitte Insights

70%

of HR leaders believe that applying HR analytics will be essential to gaining a competitive edge in the next five years
Source: McKinsey

Faculty insights

Get a firsthand look at how this program connects performance management with strategic people analytics.

Faculty Insights

    Key takeaways

    The HR Management and Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital online program combines theory with practical application and flexibility with rigor to give you a holistic view of HR analytics and data-driven decision making. At the end of this program, you will be able to:

    • Understand how HR analytics improves collaboration between employees and departments to drive innovation and efficiency

    • Leverage data to distinguish skill from luck; uncover internal biases; and analyze staffing cycles across hiring, mobility, and attrition

    • Understand the four key factors in performance measurement: regression to the mean, sample size, signal independence, and process versus outcome

    • Initiate and manage people analytics projects that align with organizational goals

    • Motivate performance, design reward systems, and foster a desirable work environment

    • Build a systems mindset that’s focused on employee potential and retention rather than individual jobs

    • Design organizational structures that attract top talent and strengthen competitive advantage

    Program experience

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    Frameworks

    Delivered via video lectures

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    Real-world examples

    Delivered through a combination of video and live online lectures

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    Applications to data sets

    Learning through individual assignments and feedback

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    Debrief of learnings

    Delivered through a combination of recorded and live video lectures

    What you will learn in the HR Management and Analytics program

    The HR Management and Analytics program is designed for HR leaders and people managers like you seeking to strengthen their strategic and analytical capabilities. You will learn through video lectures, live webinars, case studies, and interactive discussions guided by Wharton faculty.

    The two-month online program’s curriculum combines applied frameworks, practical applications, and peer learning to help you enhance organizational effectiveness and support workforce development through more informed, evidence-based people decisions.

    Make informed data-driven decisions about your organization’s talent and measure performance with four metrics: regression to the mean, sample size, signal independence, and process vs. outcome.

    Learn how behavior modification, imitation, conformity, and compliance influence performance. Learn how to apply technology, tracking systems, outsourcing, and appraisals to motivate, hire, and evaluate employees.

    As you identify the key differences between a task and a job, you will learn how systems of work and jobs have evolved within large organizations, improving employee performance and productivity.

    Understand the staffing cycle – hiring, internal mobility, career development, and attrition – and apply analytics techniques to identify causality, improve your hiring decisions, and correlate employee attributes to attrition.

    As you master the basics of network analysis, you will identify techniques to improve collaboration, learn to map and evaluate collaboration networks, and examine an employee matrix of collaboration networks to determine the path of communication.

    Maximize employee performance with talent analytics, focusing on interdependence, self-fulfilling prophecies, tests, and algorithms, and improve the equitability of the promotion process.

    Make good and timely decisions, design or improve an organization’s architecture, identify the relationship between reward and performance, analyze pay and promotion, and apply a template to enhance human and social capital.

    Hear from our participants

    The technical experience demonstrated by the professors was fantastic because I am able to apply what I learned in the program at my place of work.
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    Pedro Rivera-Batista
    Assistant Director, Philadelphia and Wilmington VA Regional Offices
    The ability to utilize some of the key concepts of the program and apply them against actual challenges in my organization was extremely helpful. It helped to bring things away from theory and reinfor...
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    Liam Duff
    Data Product Manager — People Analytics, Ceridian
    The deeper dives into concepts and specifics on how to use data were super valuable to me. It tied so many things together in a neat way that I can apply anywhere.
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    Charity Hughes
    People and Business Operations Manager, MOL Chemical Tankers USA LLC
    I felt that most of the modules were very practical and made a lot of good, logical business sense. It helped me organize my thoughts and put some structure around analytics and approaches to problem-...
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    Jay Rudolph
    Vice President, Human Resources, Trex Company, Inc.
    I enjoyed every part of this program. I was quickly reminded of my studies from Louisiana Tech in I/O psychology. Even better, I learned new concepts and techniques. This was definitely worth my time ...
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    Kristy Doucet-Touchet
    MA, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR, VP of Talent, Advantage Capital
    Some truly powerful learning moments. A great balance of conceptual, academic, peer learning, interactive instruction, and applicable insights.
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    Howard Donovan
    Head of People and Culture Business Partners, People Services and Global Reward, World Economic Forum
    Applicable content. I did not expect my own experiences to be so well aligned with the analytics component. I was intimidated but decided to take it as a challenge to myself, and I am glad I did. I ha...
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    Aisha Blackwell
    Director of Human Resources, Young Community Developers

    Where past participants come from

    Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of product and company names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the holders.

    The list of companies is only indicative and not exhaustive.

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    Industry examples

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    Google: Project Oxygen

    Discover how Google implemented an organization-wide HR initiative dubbed ‘Project Oxygen’ to identify the key attributes of successful managers, getting at the question: Do managers matter?

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    The Japanese Auto Industry

    Understand how a worker’s autonomy relates to productivity.

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    National Football League (NFL)

    Explore how in the realm of professional sports, where far more data is collected on performance than in your average workplace, identifying high performers can be a challenging task.

    Who is the HR Management and Analytics program for?

    The HR Management and Analytics program is designed for mid-level to senior leaders responsible for driving workforce performance and advancing human resource management through data-driven decision making. It is ideal for:

    • Mid to senior-level human resources and learning and development professionals

    • Business unit heads that crossover into human performance management

    • General managers

    • Owners of small and medium businesses with talent management oversight

    • Consultants and business performance professionals

    Program faculty

    World-renowned Wharton faculty in the HR Management and Analytics program will prepare leaders to elevate human resource management through evidence-based decision making and advanced people analytics. Drawing on their expertise in organizational behavior, performance management, and strategic talent management, you will strengthen organizational effectiveness and build the practical judgment required to lead with confidence in today’s evolving workforce environment.

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    Martine Haas, PhD

    Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of Pennsylvania

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    Michael Useem, PhD

    William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management; Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Editor, Wharton Leadership Digest

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    Peter Cappelli, DPhil

    George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School

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    Matthew Bidwell, PhD

    Professor of Management, The Wharton School

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    Cade Massey, PhD

    Practice Professor, Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School

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    Certificate

    Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.

    Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.

    This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

    FAQs

    How do I know if this program is right for me?

    After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.

    Are there any prerequisites for this program?

    Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.

    Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.

    What is the typical class profile?

    More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.

    What other dates will this program be offered in the future?

    Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.

    How much time is required each week?

    Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.

    How will my time be spent?

    We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:

    • Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty

    • Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule

    • Reading or engaging with examples of core topics

    • Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities

    • Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers

    • Completing your final project, if required

    The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.

    What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

    More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.

    All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.

    A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

    How do I interact with other program participants?

    Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.

    What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

    Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.

    This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.

    What type of certificate will I receive?

    Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.

    Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

    No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?

    No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.

    How long will I have access to the learning materials?

    You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

    What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?

    Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.

    Do I need to be online to access the program content?

    Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

    Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.

    Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?

    Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.

    What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?

    The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.

    • Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE).

    • Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email learner.success@emeritus.org.

    What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?

    Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.

    I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?

    Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.

    How can I obtain an invoice for payment?

    Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.

    Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?

    Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.

    How can I obtain a W9 form?

    Please connect with us via email for assistance.

    Who will be collecting the payment for the program?

    Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.

    Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the program?

    Program fees for Emeritus programs with Wharton Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.

    What is the program refund and deferral policy?

    For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.

    The HR Management and Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital program from Wharton Executive Education is a two-month HR management training program designed for HR professionals and leaders seeking to strengthen human resource management through advanced HR analytics and people analytics. It provides a comprehensive understanding of performance management, talent management, and strategic HR decision making.

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    Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 680 205 5118 (US) / +44 185 845 9995 (UK) / +65 3135 1422 (SG)