Data-Driven Decision Making
Learn how to best manage HR decision-making in any organization through data mining, reporting and developing tactical, analytics-driven strategy.
Next available course: Winter 2026
Classes Start 03/09/2026
Registration Open Until 03/13/2026
Course Overview
In today's data-driven business landscape, leaders recognize the pivotal role that data and reporting play in making informed and impactful decisions. For HR teams, understanding and leveraging data and analytics is crucial, considering that staffing represents one of the most significant investments for organizations. Our comprehensive Data-Driven Decision Making course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to leverage analytics capabilities and human capital metrics to drive organizational performance.
Throughout this course, participants will explore various approaches to harnessing the power of data mining and reporting for effective decision-making. They will gain insights into developing a strong analytics capability within their HR teams, enabling them to leverage data-driven strategies to address organizational challenges and optimize human capital outcomes.
The course emphasizes the importance of strategic reporting in HR. Participants will learn how to identify and track key human capital metrics that align with organizational goals and objectives. By developing a robust reporting framework, HR teams can provide stakeholders with valuable insights and actionable information, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Course Format
Price
$625Course Details
Units 2 CEUs / 20 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Group-Paced
Next Available Course
Term Winter 2026
Classes Start 03/09/2026
Registration Open Until 03/13/2026
Register NowWhat You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the benefits derived from effective HR measures and analytics.
- Understand trends including predictive analytics.
- Determine the data needs and challenges in data analysis.
- Understand the approaches to conducting a strategic analysis.
- Identify the characteristics of telling a good story with data.
Your Instructor
HR Manager, Digital Trends Media Group
Megan Wrobel, PHR, is the HR Manager for a Portland-based digital media company with over a decade of experience in Human Resources and People Operations. She specializes in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, compliance, and business partnership. Megan provides strategic guidance to leadership, supports complex HR challenges, and develops training programs to help leaders navigate critical HR processes and systems. Her work focuses on aligning HR strategy with organizational goals and optimizing people-focused platforms and technologies.