
Empowering HR leaders with data-driven decision-making

ISB Online presents the Transforming HR with Analytics and AI Programme—a cutting-edge solution for HR professionals looking to elevate their careers by mastering data-driven decision-making. While HR has traditionally focused on people management, the modern landscape demands proficiency in data analysis and AI integration. This programme bridges the gap, offering practical learning in data visualisation, AI integration, strategic workforce planning, and global best practices, empowering them to drive organisational effectiveness and career growth.
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Globally Renowned Faculty: ISB faculty includes leading academics with domain expertise drawn from extensive research, real-world engagement and rich learning experiences in top global business schools. The faculty also includes accomplished industry practitioners who have been at the helm of global businesses.
Research-backed Thought Leadership: ISB is ranked #1 amongst business schools in India for research. At ISB's research centres and institutes, faculty collaborate with top minds in the industry and government to develop ground-breaking thought leadership.
Deep Expertise in Emerging Markets: ISB has developed rigorous intellectual capital and a vast number of case studies that explore critical challenges facing organisations and leaders in these markets. Positioned in a rich ecosystem of business, government and think tanks allows ISB to deliver practical knowledge and craft holistic learning experiences for its learners.
Pre-recorded videos for self-paced learning from globally renowned ISB faculty
Cutting-edge modules on AI and Generative AI in HR
Comprehensive modules on the application of analytics in HR
Live interactive fireside chats with ISB faculty and industry experts
Industry-relevant tools and technologies
Real-world business applications and industry case studies
Interactive Product Showcase Resources-Darwinbox, Deloitte and StaffGenie
Live online interactive doubt-clearing sessions
Capstone project, assignments* and quizzes
Be a part of the prestigious ISB Online Network
Notes:
All programme content is delivered via recorded sessions. ISB faculty will not be a part of weekly live sessions or any other live interaction in this programme. We have a curated panel of eminent programme leaders who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
*Assignments are graded either by programme leaders who are available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team.
Programme leaders are domain experts who will clear your doubts and guide you through your learning journey.
AI and Analytics empower HR with insights for strategic decision-making, essential for workforce planning, talent management, and performance optimisation.
With 82% of HR leaders stating managers struggle to lead change and 77% noting employee fatigue, these technologies help pinpoint needed changes and track their impact. Also, 60% of HR leaders remain uncertain about the effects of emerging trends like AI on talent management. (Source: Gartner)
Automating Routine HR Functions
Predictive Workforce Planning
Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making
Enhancing and Personalising Employee Experience
Measuring Impact and ROI of HR Initiatives
Addressing Skill Gaps
Streamlining Recruitment and Talent Management
Supporting Hybrid Work and Enhancing Agility
This programme is designed for HR professionals who plan to integrate technology to boost their career trajectory. It provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in the latest data technologies for developing data-driven strategies.
Mid-senior managers/leaders who need to upgrade their skills in HR domain and get into leadership roles by acquiring in-demand skills in the HR function with analytics and AI.
HR professionals who aim to acquire latest skills in analytics and AI in HR and perform effectively in their current role.

Note: The fireside chats will be live sessions.
The ISB Online Transforming HR with Analytics and AI Programme is about mastering HR through a strategic, three-layered framework that’s applied across every module. Whether it’s performance management, recruitment, L&D, or workforce planning, every topic is taught through three interconnected pillars to ensure depth, clarity, and application.
Every topic begins by strengthening your understanding of core HR principles—whether it’s recruitment, performance management, or strategic workforce planning. We focus on building a solid base by revisiting fundamental concepts across the HR spectrum.
Once the fundamentals are in place, we introduce data analytics within that HR function—helping you interpret workforce data, identify trends, and apply analytical thinking to real-world HR challenges.
Finally, you’ll explore how AI is redefining HR. From use cases to implementation frameworks, you’ll learn how to practically apply AI tools to streamline processes, enhance decisions, and deliver measurable results.
Module Overview
Case: Competing on Analytics - Debrief
Data-Driven Future of Organisations
Data-Driven Decisions: Empowering People and Organisations
Case: Google Project Oxygen
Role of HR in Crafting Compelling People Strategies
Pre-requisites to Build Data-Driven Organisations
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Module Overview
HR and People Analytics
Evolution of HR Analytics
People Analytics Explained
A History of People Analytics in Five Ages
LAMP Framework for HR and People analytics
Integration Between and Across Databases
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Module Overview
Integration and Synthesis as Thinking Habits
Different Datasets Across HR, Marketing, Finance and Operations
Use-Cases of Integration and Synthesis: A History of People Benefits
to Business by Integration and Synthesis
LAMP Framework for HR and People Analytics
Key Reading Debrief (Josh Bersin)
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People Data and Strategy
Competing on Talent
Case: Competing on Talent Analytics
Talent Analytics and Retention
Predictive Analytics in HR
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Availability and Integrity of Data Are A Prerequisite for HR Analytics
Importance of Building Robust Time-Series Databases
Role of A Data-Oriented Culture
Importance of Change Management - Building a Culture of Data
Biases and Dogmas
Privacy, Ethics and Compliance
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Future of HR Roles: How AI and Analytics Are Redefining HR Roles,
Making Them More Strategic and Data-Driven
Highlight Real-World Examples of Organisations Successfully Using AI and
Analytics to Drive HR Transformation.
Future Trends in HR Analytics and AI
Why HR Folks Should Be Careful About Data Privacy, Ethics, Compliance
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Understanding Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Framework
Workforce Planning Metrics and Data
Analytic Tools in SWP
Impact of AI on SWP
Approach to Implementing SWP
Implementation Considerations
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The Challenge Organisations Face
Hiring Metrics
Talent Acquisition Analytics
Diagnostic Analytics in Talent Acquisition
Predictive Analytics in Talent Acquisition
AI: A Game-Changer in Talent Acquisition
A Typical Data-Driven Talent Acquisition Project
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Learning and Performance Metrics
Learning Effectiveness Analysis
Competency/Skill Measurement and Analysis
AI-Based Learning Recommendation Engine
Role to Role Evolution
Performance Management
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Measuring Employee Engagement and Work Culture
Challenges in Analysing Employee Engagement Data
Analytical Tools for Employee Engagement
Leveraging AI for Employee Engagement and Positive Work Culture
Building a Positive Work Culture: Strategies and Implementation
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Demystifying DEI and Leadership
Measuring DEI & Leadership Effectiveness
Unlocking DEI and Leadership Insights with Analytics
AI in DEI & Leadership
Key Considerations for Implementation
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The Power of Data Stories in HR
Metrics and Data Requirements for Effective Storytelling
Data Visualisation for Impact
The Rise of AI in HR Storytelling
Crafting Your HR Data Story
Building Acceptance and Adoption: Championing Data Visualisation
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Data Visualistion for HR
Introduction to Power BI
Creating Visualisations in Power BI
Tableau for HR Analytics
Creating Visualisations in Tableau
Comparative Analysis of Power BI and Tableau for HR
Integrating AI with Data Visualisation Tools
Case Studies in HR Data Visualisation
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Ethical Foundations in HR Analytics
Privacy Laws and Regulations
Data Security and Protection
Building Trust and Transparency
Bias and Fairness in HR Analytics
Data Governance and Stewardship
Emerging Trends in HR Data Ethics
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Challenges and Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to Data-Driven Initiatives
Building A Data-Driven Culture
Building CoE to Drive Adoption
Talent Development for Analytics
Measuring ROI of Analytics and AI Initiatives
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Capstone Project

Clinical Professor, Organisational Behaviour (Teaching), ISB; Executive Director - Human Capital and Leadership Initiative (HCLI); Faculty Advisor (HR)
Chandrasekhar Sripada (Chandra) combines vast practitioner experience with deep academic interests in teaching, research, and scholarship. Chandra’s current research interests...

Clinical Professor (Teaching) of Strategy, ISB; Professor, Organisation Design, Leadership and Workforce Analytics; Visiting Faculty - Singapore Management University (SMU)
Himanshu Tambe specialises in future organisation design, strategic workforce planning and data-driven talent management. He believes in empowering individuals and organisatio...

Upon successfully completing the programme with a minimum 70% score in all required assignments, you will be awarded a certificate in Transforming HR with Analytics and AI from ISB Online.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of ISB.

Senior Analyst - Deloitte India | Ex-HR - Ing Vyasya Life Insurance | Ex-HR - Bharti Airtel Services Ltd
I am delighted to share that I have obtained a new certification in Transforming HR with Analytics & AI from ISB, Hyderabad.
This programme provided essential insights into le...

Human Resource Head & Senior Management (SMT) Member - Pathways World School | Ex-Group Human Resources Director - Vidyashilp Academy
In today’s competitive business landscape, data is a transformative asset. This course has helped me understand how data-driven organisations gain competitive advantages, leve...

Senior Manager, HR & Admin - Dvara Holdings
Two years ago, I began my transition into the HR space—curious, eager, and a little overwhelmed. I knew that to truly thrive, I needed to upskill, especially in areas where HR...

Senior Associate - Prime Videos & Amazon Studios | Ex-Recruitment Specialist - Basidia
The Transforming HR with Analytics and AI Programme from ISB Executive Education equips me with the skills to bridge the gap between people management and data analysis, essen...

Assistant Manager, Human Resources - Indus Valley Partners | Ex-Senior Human Resource Associate - NTT Data Services | Ex-Human Resources Executive - HCL Technologies
The best part of this programme was the practical application of HR analytics concepts through real-world case studies and the capstone project. It allowed me to connect theor...
Learners describe the ISB Transforming HR with Analytics and AI Programme as a career-elevating experience that bridges human resources, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to drive measurable business impact. The programme equips professionals with the ability to make data-driven HR decisions, combining, Power BI applications, and predictive analytics to address challenges like attrition prediction, DEI strategy, and workforce optimisation. Learners highlight the live fireside sessions with ISB faculty, case studies, hands-on projects, and capstone assignment that made learning highly practical and relevant. Learners also valued the programme’s structured design, accessible content, and focus on AI in HR transformation, which helped them build proficiency in data visualisation, strategic workforce planning, and HR analytics for business growth.
Articulate the role of HR analytics for decision making
Explore AI and GenAI to enhance HR decision-making processes
Explore evidence-based HR strategies to align with business goals
Learn data visualisation tools like Power BI and Tableau
Interpret ethical and compliant considerations in HR analytics
Cultivate a data-oriented culture within the organisation, overcoming biases and promoting a mindset change towards data-driven practices
Utilise predictive analytics to anticipate HR trends and inform proactive people strategies
BE RECOGNISED AS AN ISB ONLINE NETWORK MEMBER:
Preferential pricing
10% discount on other ISB Online programmes
50% discount for PGP Alumni on ISB Online programmes
Access to resources
Exclusive invitations to events like masterclasses, webinars and conferences, amongst others
ISB Newsletters with latest updates
Networking and continuous learning
Learning and networking opportunities via ISB Online Network Group on LinkedIn
Invitation to be a speaker in alumni webinars
Note: All alumni benefits are subject to change based on ISB’s prevailing alumni benefits policy. The school reserves the right to modify or withdraw any benefit at its discretion without prior notice.
Below EMI plans are available for the programme fee: INR 1,49,900 + GST
Maximum Loan Amount | Tenure (Months) | E.M.I |
INR 1,76,882 | 12 | 16,140 |
INR 1,76,882 | 18 | 11,227 |
INR 1,76,882 | 24 | 8,770 |
INR 1,76,882 | 36 | 6,314 |
INR 1,76,882 | 48 | 5,085 |
Notes:
The above EMIs are indicative. The EMIs offered might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months):
Propelld: 12/18/24/30/36/48
The ISB Online Transforming HR with Analytics and AI programme is a 16-week, online certificate designed to help HR professionals lead data-driven HR transformation using HR analytics, people analytics, AI, and Generative AI. You learn how to turn workforce data into strategic decisions across hiring, performance, engagement, retention, DEI, and strategic workforce planning (SWP), while building hands-on capability in analytics tools, HR platforms and real HR use cases. The programme culminates in an applied capstone, enabling you to drive measurable business impact as an analytics- and AI-ready HR leader. For more information download the programme brochure or contact our programme advisor at 9867628883.
You learn practical AI and Generative AI in HR use cases across recruitment, onboarding, skills planning, personalised learning, engagement, and DEI. The programme shows how HR teams use AI to automate routine tasks, generate insights faster, and design more responsive employee experiences with emphasis on real enterprise applications.
For HR professionals exploring AI courses, the "Transforming HR with Analytics and AI" programme from ISB Online offers a strategic blend of AI and data analytics tailored for the HR domain. This 16-week programme provides in-depth technical insights into leveraging AI and Generative AI for talent acquisition, employee engagement, workforce optimisation and more. Backed by ISB's prestigious faculty, the programme equips professionals with actionable skills, including predictive analytics, data-driven HR strategies, and AI-enabled decision-making. It's ideal for HR leaders aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven HR landscape and incline more towards being data-driven HR leaders.
Absolutely. The programme is designed for HR leaders and business partners with no prior technical background. It focuses on practical applications of data and AI, not coding.
You learn how to define HR problems, choose the right metrics, and apply people analytics frameworks such as LAMP, along with diagnostic and predictive workforce analytics. The goal is to move from reporting to decision-making: retention, hiring quality, engagement, learning impact, and leadership outcomes.
In this HR analytics certification, you build practical capability with industry-standard HR analytics tools and platforms used for real workforce decision-making. You learn how to create HR dashboards and workforce insights using Power BI/Tableau, and how to apply analytics to core HR problems like hiring efficiency, attrition risk, engagement drivers, performance outcomes, and learning impact. You also get exposure to enterprise HR techmplatforms through product showcases, helping you understand how modern organisations use people analytics and AI in HR to drive measurable business results. The focus is on tool-driven application, not theory alone.
Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) is the process of forecasting future talent needs, identifying skill gaps, and aligning workforce supply with business goals. In today’s market, SWP is no longer guesswork, it requires people analytics and AI-driven workforce insights to stay ahead of attrition, capability shortages, and cost pressures. In the ISB Online Transforming HR with Analytics and AI programme, you learn how to apply predictive HR analytics and AI to SWP, including workforce demand forecasting, scenario planning, internal mobility, and risk modelling. This helps you move from reactive hiring to data-led workforce strategy, enabling HR to shape business growth with confidence.
The core learning is delivered through high-quality pre-recorded sessions by ISB faculty, so you can learn flexibly. Alongside this, there are live fireside chats with ISB faculty and industry expert and there are weekly live doubt-clearing sessions with programme leaders (industry practitioners).
The programme prepares you for growing roles such as People Analytics Lead, HR Analytics Manager, Workforce Planning Analyst, HR Manager, Talent Analytics Consultant, HR Digital Transformation Lead, and similar AI-enabled HR leadership roles. It also strengthens your credibility for CHRO/CoE tracks where analytics is now essential.
This programme is designed to give flexible learning given the time constraints of working professionals and contains high-quality pre-recorded videos with the globally renowned faculty from ISB. The programme contains pre-recorded videos, case studies, live fireside chats with ISB faculty, interactive product showcase resources, data analytics tools, quizzes, assignments, discussion boards, and a capstone project.
The programme has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than five to six hours per week enabling you to benefit from this transformative programme while fulfilling your day-to-day work responsibilities.
Participants must receive 70% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion and become a part of the prestigious ISB Online Network. Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. You must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at support.india@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the Internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
The fee is ₹1,49,900 + GST, and instalment/payment options are available for eligible participants. You can speak with a programme advisor at 9867628883 for the latest plan structure.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment. For any queries, you can reach out to our programme advisor at 9867628883.
If a participant faces severe challenges in dedicating time to study the programme or has personal medical issues, a participant may request to defer the enrolment to another cohort of the same programme.
The participant must request to change to a future batch within 30 days after the programme commencement.
A participant may request a one-time deferral to the next available cohort of the same program. Such deferral is contingent upon and subject to:
Programme and batch availability at the discretion of the Institute and Emeritus
Approval of a valid deferral request with the supported document.
Payment of all pending programme fees as per the original programme scheduled date or Payment of the applicable non-refundable deferral fee as set forth under point (v).
The participant must write the deferral request to support.india@emeritus.org, specifying the reason for deferral with supporting documents.
The deferral request with reasons and supporting documents shall be passed on to the Institute, who reserve the absolute right to approve or deny such requests, at its discretion.
Participants may be offered a deferment under the condition that they pay the full fees as per the original payment plan. Once the payment is completed, the deferment will be processed. However, if a participant wishes to defer the payment plan as well, they will be required to pay the fee, collectively referred to as the "non-refundable deferral fee" of Rs 10,000 + taxes for certificate courses and Rs 20,000 + taxes for senior executive programmes, along with the programme fee differential amount between the two cohorts.
For the payment plan deferment option, the participant will have 5 (five) business days to pay the deferral fee from the date of deferral approval by the Institute, after which the deferral approval will expire, and the participant will continue in the current cohort. For clarity, until the full payment is received, the participant will remain in the current cohort.
Upon payment of the non-refundable deferral fee mentioned under point (v), Emeritus will process the deferral request, and the participant's access to the current cohort will be disabled. Accordingly, the participant must start the programme in the new cohort from the beginning.
The deferral request can only be considered when the current cohort the participant is enrolled in is ongoing. A deferral request shall not be entertained if the currently assigned cohort is completed or after the programme end date.
It is the participant's decision to defer the programme to another cohort. It is important to note that
if the programme is discontinued after deferment for any reason, the programme fee will not be refunded to the participant
Flexible payment options available.
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