Course Summary
HR leaders are increasingly expected to go beyond reporting workforce metrics. They need to explain what is driving workforce outcomes, assess future risks, quantify business impact and provide evidence for management decisions. This course develops participants’ ability to connect workforce data with commercial outcomes, interpret predictive analysis, evaluate workforce scenarios and communicate findings at management and board level.
Participants will work with prepared datasets and analytical models covering recruitment, pay and performance, retention, learning investment and workforce planning. Excel and Generative AI tools will be used throughout selected exercises to support analysis, interpretation and communication. The course places strong emphasis on analytical judgement: asking the right questions, understanding what the evidence does and does not show, and translating findings into practical workforce decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about?
This course is about using HR analytics to support better people decisions and stronger business outcomes.
Participants will learn how to collect, clean, analyse and visualise HR data using Excel as the primary tool. The course also covers a structured approach to HR analytics, data driven modelling and practical applications across workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, training, career progression and turnover.
What are the learning outcomes?
The course is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to use HR analytics in strategic decision making. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Connect business outcomes with relevant workforce drivers.
- Select appropriate analytical approaches for different HR and business questions.
- Interpret predictive and scenario-based analysis using prepared models.
- Assess workforce risks, costs and potential business impact.
- Use Generative AI to support analytical thinking, interpretation and executive communication.
- Evaluate workforce scenarios involving headcount, skills, workforce costs and changing business requirements.
- Identify bias, privacy and governance risks when using predictive analytics and AI in HR.
- Present analytical findings in a clear, board-ready People & Value pack.
What are the course modules?
The course covers 8 practical modules:
- Analytics & Generative AI Refresher
- Business Outcome Modelling
- Talent Acquisition Analytics Lab
- Pay & Performance Analytics Lab
- Retention Analytics Lab
- Learning & Upskilling Analytics Lab
- Strategic Workforce Planning, Scenario Modelling & Governance
- Capstone – Board Pack in 90 Minutes
Each module connects HR analytics concepts with practical application, helping participants move from raw HR data to clearer insight, better modelling and more evidence based people decisions.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for:
- HR Directors
- Heads of HR
- HR Business Partners
- Talent Management Professionals
- Compensation and Benefits Professionals
- Learning and Development Professionals
- Workforce Planning Professionals
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Professionals
- People Analytics Professionals
- HR Operations Professionals
- Business Leaders who work closely with HR data
- Managers responsible for people related decisions
Who is the lead trainer?
Dr. Fermin Diez SPHR, GRP, IHRP-MP, FSID
Business and HR Leader, Board Director & Advisor, University Professor, Author, and Thought Leader
The lead trainer is Dr. Fermin Diez. Dr. Fermin is a Top HR Influencer, Professional Speaker and HR expert with global experience across consulting, corporate leadership and academia. He holds a PhD from Singapore Management University, an MBA from Wharton and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. His professional credentials include SPHR, GRP, IHRP-MP and FSID.
Dr. Fermin has advised Boards and C Suite executives on Total Rewards, Executive Compensation, HR Strategy and HR Analytics. His consulting experience includes work with leading organisations such as AIA, Citibank, ANZ and the Asian Development Bank. He has led HR functions for major multinational companies across Asia Pacific and Latin America, and previously served as Deputy CEO and Group Head of HR for Singapore’s National Council for Social Service.
As an educator, he teaches at NUS, SMU and NTU, has authored three books including The Remuneration Handbook, and has trained HR professionals for more than 20 years through WorldatWork courses. Dr. Fermin also serves on multiple boards and advisory councils, including Jurong Health Systems and the WorldatWork Global Advisory Council. He is a sought after speaker at global forums on Compensation, Strategic HR, Talent Management, M&A and HR Analytics.
How long is this course?
This is a two day corporate training course.
What are the date and venue details?
- The public training for this course will be held on 1-2 December 2026 at the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
- This course is also available for in house training.
How much is the course fee?
- For public training, the course fee is RM3,500 per participant. The fee includes applicable taxes. A group fee of RM3,350 per participant is available for registrations of three participants and above.
- For in house training, fees are quoted based on the workshop scope, number of participants, delivery format and customisation requirements.
Is this course HRD Corp claimable?
- For public training, this course is 100% HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp approval and the applicable claim process.
- For in house training, HRD Corp claimability depends on employer eligibility, course approval and submission requirements.
How do I learn more or register?
- To learn more, download the course brochure from the right panel.
- For public course registration, complete the registration form in the brochure and email it to registration@skill-lyft.com.
- For in house training enquiries, contact Skill-Lyft and our team will advise on workshop scope, customisation, dates and the next steps.
- Last updated: October 2026