SHRM People Analytics Specialty Credential Guide

This guide outlines the process to earn the SHRM People Analytics Specialty Credential, which equips HR professionals to leverage analytics for informed decision-making. The credential is obtained after completing all learning components and passing an assessment, resulting in a certificate of achievement and a digital badge. The guide details the prerequisite course titled 'People Analytics: Foundations of Data Literacy,' which introduces key terms, concepts, and applications in people analytics. It emphasizes the importance of data literacy and provides strategies for enhancing data skills within organizations. Additionally, the guide describes an instructor-led program, 'People Analytics: Taking Data-Driven Action,' which focuses on developing and implementing people analytics plans. The program aims to empower participants to identify organizational problems, utilize quantitative and qualitative tools, and analyze data effectively. The guide also includes eLearning components that cover understanding people data and the metrics behind people analytics, emphasizing the role of metrics in optimizing HR processes and aligning with business strategies.