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Certificate in HR Analytics and Talent Management
Program Fast Facts
- Start date: June 1, 2026
- Live Online Thursdays
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT - Online
+ 6-8 hours of self-paced coursework per week - 8 weeks
- 2,500
Certificate in HR Analytics and Talent Management
Advance your ability to leverage analytics, AI, and talent strategy to drive measurable organizational impact.
The Future of HR is Data-Driven
HR and Talent Management professionals are expected to move beyond reporting metrics and into strategic workforce planning. Yet many lack the advanced analytics skills required to:
- Predict workforce trends
- Quantify ROI of talent initiatives
- Use AI responsibly in talent decisions
- Influence executive strategy using data
The future of HR demands analytics fluency, ethical AI integration, and measurable business impact. This certificate prepares you to meet that demand.
What You'll Be Able to Do
Apply Predictive Workforce Analytics
Use AI in HR Responsibly
Translate Data into Executive Strategy
Quantify Workforce ROI
What You'll Learn
This two-course structure is designed to move professionals from analytical fundamentals to enterprise-level strategic application.
- Move beyond basic metrics into predictive workforce modeling
- Interpret workforce dashboards and translate insights into executive-ready recommendations
- Quantify ROI of workforce investments
- Apply AI tools in HR while understanding bias mitigation and ethical safeguards
- Align talent analytics with broader business strategy
Program Structure
- Format: Online
- Instruction Style: Instructor-Led
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Total Courses: 2
- Total Tuition: $2,500
- Live Online Classes Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT
- Weekly commitment: +6-8 hours of self-paced study per week
Credits
- Certificate (2 Courses) 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
- 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
What Makes This Program Different?
AI in HR — With Ethics at the Core
Learn how to identify and mitigate algorithmic bias while implementing AI responsibly.
From Dashboards to Decisions
Convert workforce analytics into executive-level decisions that impact performance and growth.
ROI Driven Talent Strategy
Quantify the business impact of workforce initiatives and position HR as a measurable driver of value.
Earn Stackable Digital Credentials
Receive a Credly badge for each course, building toward advanced professional recognition.
Is This Program Right for You?
- Experienced HR professionals deepening their analytics capabilities
- Talent management professionals driving workforce strategy
- HR professionals preparing for strategic leadership roles
- Organizational leaders seeking measurable workforce ROI
Designed and Led by Experienced Industry Professionals
April Winship | Instructor MBA, SHRM-SCPApril Winship, SHRM-SCP, is an HR consultant and founder of Dependable Edge, where she helps organizations build strong teams and people-focused cultures. A University of South Florida graduate with over 20 years of experience across Human Resources, Recruitment, and Operations Leadership in the U.S. and Caribbean, April brings a practical, data-driven perspective to talent strategy. She serves as Programs Director on the HR Tampa Board, teaches a monthly communication course for leaders, and is passionate about using analytics to drive smarter, more human talent decisions.
Jennifer Currence | Course Designer MBA, SHRM-SCP, PCC
Jennifer Currence is a Senior Partner of HR Soul Consulting, where she delivers HR services, coaching, and customized training programs for leaders. Jennifer earned her MBA with an emphasis in management at the University of Tampa, where she served as a professor for 11 years. She holds advanced certifications in coaching (PCC) and human resources (SHRM-SCP). Jennifer has been published in several industry magazines and is the author of three books on behavioral business competencies in HR. She was named Tampa Bay’s Consultant of the Year in 2017 and was listed as one of the nation’s top 100 Influential HR professionals in Leadership and Development in September 2023.
Jennifer Currence is a Senior Partner of HR Soul Consulting, where she delivers HR services, coaching, and customized training programs for leaders. Jennifer earned her MBA with an emphasis in management at the University of Tampa, where she served as a professor for 11 years. She holds advanced certifications in coaching (PCC) and human resources (SHRM-SCP). Jennifer has been published in several industry magazines and is the author of three books on behavioral business competencies in HR. She was named Tampa Bay’s Consultant of the Year in 2017 and was listed as one of the nation’s top 100 Influential HR professionals in Leadership and Development in September 2023.
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ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) is a division of Southern Methodist University, a nationally ranked, globally recognized comprehensive research university that has offered noncredit learning experiences to the DFW community and beyond for more than 70 years.
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