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Certified HR Data Analyst

Online Certification  ·  8 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHRDA)

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Executive Summary

Certified HR Data Analyst

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified HR Data Analyst (CHRDA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 8 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHRDA holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified HR Data Analyst
Acronym
CHRDA
Category
Human Resources
Level
Intermediate
Duration
8 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • HR Managers and Directors
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Employee Relations and OD Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦HR Data Collection
✦HR Data Structuring
✦Recruitment Data Analysis
✦Performance Data Analysis
✦HR Spreadsheet Analytics
✦HR Data Quality Assurance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified HR Data Analyst · module 20 is the capstone
1
HR Data Analysis Foundations
Data warehousing and data lakes · Data quality, analysis and reporting · Statistics and exploratory data analysis · Data gathering and financial analysis
2
HR Data Collection
Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Baseline surveys and data collection tools · Data collection and analytics · Data analytics for assurance
3
Employee Records Data
Records, documents and information governance · Data protection and employee privacy · Health records, data and confidentiality · AI and predictive project analytics
4
HR Data Cleaning
Big data technologies and platforms · Data privacy and protection · ETL/ELT and data pipelines · Big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop)
5
HR Data Structuring
Text and interaction analytics · Data privacy and consent · Data ethics and customer privacy · Data protection and customer privacy
6
Workforce Descriptive Analysis
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · Cloud and data security · Master data and configuration
7
Employee Demographic Analysis
Data visualisation and financial storytelling · Data governance frameworks and roles · Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR) · Data quality and stewardship
8
Recruitment Data Analysis
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Benchmarking and external data sources · People analytics done honestly · People analytics and HR measurement
9
Attendance Data Analysis
Payment messaging, ISO 20022 and data quality · Spend analytics and dashboards · Intelligence-led and data-driven security · Privacy, surveillance and data protection
10
Turnover Data Analysis
Maintenance and reliability · Indicators, warning and prediction · Forecasting and planning · Decision support and insight
11
Performance Data Analysis
Translating insight into strategy · Yield and productivity modelling · Dashboards and visualisation · Site reliability engineering (SRE)
12
Compensation Data Analysis
System performance and reliability metrics · Quality, defects and reliability · Process modelling and mapping · Sampling and testing techniques
13
Training Data Analysis
Contact centre operations: forecasting, staffing and quality · Environmental impact assessment: baseline, prediction and significance · Succession and the leadership pipeline · Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
14
HR Spreadsheet Analytics
Jobs to be done and customer insight · Database design, normalisation and query performance · The machine learning lifecycle and MLOps · Taxonomy, metadata and findability
15
HR Data Visualisation
Time series forecasting: trend, seasonality and the limits of the past · Pipeline and opportunity management · Forecasting and pipeline health · Segmentation, targeting and positioning in practice
16
HR Reporting
Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Forecasting revenue and demand · Marketing analytics and attribution · Web and campaign analytics
17
HR Data Quality Assurance
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort · Data ethics and farmer privacy · Farm management information systems and data platforms
18
HR Analytical Findings
Warehouse design and layout · Warehouse management systems (WMS) · Health and safety in the warehouse · Warehouse performance metrics
19
HR Data Interpretation
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Regulatory compliance and audit · Selection validity, reliability and fairness · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR
20
HR Data Analyst Capstone
Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Marketing strategy: segmentation, targeting and positioning · Market research and customer insight · Marketing measurement, analytics and return
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified HR Data Analyst principles aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
  • Master talent acquisition, resourcing and onboarding and learning, development and talent management
  • Apply performance, reward and employee relations and hr strategy, analytics and workforce planning in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in human resource management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHRDA certification?

The Certified HR Data Analyst is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to HR Data Analyst, culminating in the capstone “HR Data Analyst Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHRDA?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHRDA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 8 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHRDA internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHRDA certification?

The Certified HR Data Analyst is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHRDA certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHRDA?

The Certified HR Data Analyst is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHRDA?

The Certified HR Data Analyst carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHRDA while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHRDA?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHRDA strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HR Director
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

People Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CHRDA while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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