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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 leaders are expected to move beyond reporting metrics and into strategic workforce planning. Yet many professionals 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 leadership 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
+6-8 hours of self-paced study per week
Credits
20 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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?
- Experience HR leaders deepening analytics capabilities
- Talent management professionals driving workforce strategy
- HR professionals preparing for strategic leadership roles
- Organizational leaders seeking measurable workforce ROI
Learn from an Experienced Industry Expert
Jennifer Currence | MBA, SHRM-SCP, PCCJennifer 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.
About SMU
SMU 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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