Introduction to People Analytics

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Introduction to People Analytics

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About this course: This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the role of data and technology in human capital management. Every topic in the course will be covered in the most practical way so that learners get hands-on experience. In the course we use the 4Ts principle: Task, Theory, Technique and Technology so that there is always a connection to organizational performance objectives, an overview of underlying theories and principles, and specific tools which help achieve business objectives. You will learn ● what combination of data, technologies, and tools can be used in people management processes to improve organization’s performance ● how to use some of thes…

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About this course: This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the role of data and technology in human capital management. Every topic in the course will be covered in the most practical way so that learners get hands-on experience. In the course we use the 4Ts principle: Task, Theory, Technique and Technology so that there is always a connection to organizational performance objectives, an overview of underlying theories and principles, and specific tools which help achieve business objectives. You will learn ● what combination of data, technologies, and tools can be used in people management processes to improve organization’s performance ● how to use some of these tools and how to select the ones that suit your objectives and budget ● to design individual and team development plans and measure its ROI for the organization ● how to figure out the qualities that lead employees to their best performance so you know what to encourage in current and look for in new employees ● how to identify the right channels to recruit your employees or team members ● what combination of monetary and non-monetary motivation tools work best for your organization ● how to predict what people will leave in the near future and how to make sure some of them stay ● how to measure engagement and make a strong organizational culture improve performance

Created by:  Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
  • Taught by:  Ilya Breyman, Adjunct Professor

    Center of Innovative Educational Technologies
  • Taught by:  Alexey Dolinskiy, Adjunct Professor

    Center of Innovative Educational Technologies
Commitment 7 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.0 stars Average User Rating 4.0See what learners said Coursework

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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Московский физико-технический институт (неофициально известный как МФТИ или Физтех) является одним из самых престижных в мире учебных и научно-исследовательских институтов. Он готовит высококвалифицированных специалистов в области теоретической и прикладной физики, прикладной математики, информатики, биотехнологии и смежных дисциплин. Физтех был основан в 1951 году Нобелевской премии лауреатами Петром Капицей, Николаем Семеновым, Львом Ландау и Сергеем Христиановичем. Основой образования в МФТИ является уникальная «система Физтеха»: кропотливое воспитание и отбор самых талантливых абитуриентов, фундаментальное образование высшего класса и раннее вовлечение студентов в реальную научно-исследовательскую работу. Среди выпускников МФТИ есть Нобелевские лауреаты, основатели всемирно известных компаний, известные космонавты, изобретатели, инженеры.

Syllabus


WEEK 1


Introduction
As the name suggests, this module will introduce the course and its content, as well as give an overview of what triggered the explosion of People Analytics.


4 videos, 3 readings expand


  1. Video: Introduction Video
  2. Reading: Grading Policy
  3. Reading: Communication Rules
  4. Video: Lecture 1 About the Course
  5. Video: Lecture 2 HR Transformation
  6. Video: Lecture 3 Course Structure
  7. Reading: Reading list

Graded: Module I Quiz

WEEK 2


Performance



In this module, we talk about measuring performance, setting KPIs, organizing performance evaluation and touch upon the issue of biases. In your first peer-reviewed assignment you will get to apply your knowledge as a manager of a sports club. You can get in the right mood by watching (or rewatching) Moneyball.


3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Lecture 1 Why Performance Matters
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Setting Objectives and Measuring Performance
  3. Video: Lecture 3 Data Presentation
  4. Reading: Reading list
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 2. Applying skills

Graded: Module II Quiz
Graded: Anyball Team Performance

WEEK 3


Culture and Assessments
Culture is a very elusive topic, but it is still measurable and it affects performance a lot. In this module we discuss its various aspects, why it affects performance, and what are the "enemies" of performance-enhancing organizational cultures


3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Lecture 1 Defining Culture
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Understanding Culture
  3. Video: Lecture 3 Assessing Culture
  4. Reading: Reading list
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 3. Applying skills

Graded: Module III Quiz

WEEK 4


Compensation
In this module we will talk about various compensation models and you will learn how to do compensation benchmarking. In your second peer-reviewed assignment you will apply the new knowledge to conduct your own benchmarking project.


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  1. Video: Lecture 1 Compensation and Performance
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Compensation Models
  3. Video: Lecture 3 Benchmarking
  4. Reading: Reading list
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 4. Applying skills

Graded: Module IV Quiz
Graded: Benchmarking compensation for a university professor

WEEK 5


Motivation and Engagement
After discussing how monetary motivation works, we continue with non-monetary motivation and engagement and how they affect performance.


3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Lecture 1 Understanding Motivation
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Motivation Tools
  3. Video: Lecture 3 Engagement
  4. Reading: Reading list
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 5. Applying skills

Graded: Module V Motivation and Engagement

WEEK 6


Workforce Planning and Recruitment



In this module, you will learn about recruitment analytics, assessing candidates, optimizing recruitment channels, etc. Your third peer-reviewed assignment will be baaed on a real-life dataset of a startup which took analytical approach to candidate marketing.


3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Lecture 1 Workforce Planning Analytics
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Recruitment Funnel
  3. Video: Lecture 3 Selection Tools
  4. Reading: Reading list
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 6. Applying skills

Graded: Module VI. Recruiting
Graded: Analyzing Startup's Recruitment Funnel

WEEK 7


Development
The final module is dedicated to training and development planning and calculating its ROI. We hope you will enjoy the final peer-reviewed assignment, where you will be required to calculate the ROI of this class for you.


3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Lecture 1 Analyzing Learning Needs
  2. Video: Lecture 2 Designing Training Programs
  3. Video: Lecture 3 ROI Calculation
  4. Reading: Reading List
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 7. Applying skills

Graded: Module VII. Development
Graded: Calculating Your Development ROI
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