Business

Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in HR Analytics and Technology)

Course Type

SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes

Specialist Diplomas

Business

Human Resources & Career Counselling

About course

Course objectives

Upon completion of this Specialist Diploma programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of core concepts and tools in HR analytics, digitalisation and technology to improve human capital and business decision-making

2. Align HR data and technology with business strategy to create sustainable organisational performance

3. Apply knowledge and skills in analysing HR data and digitalising processes using relevant techniques and technology

Course description

The Specialist Diploma in HR Analytics & Technology (SDHAT) is an accredited programme with the Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) that aims to grow your potential as a human resources (HR) professional by equipping you with in-demand skills and capabilities. Through the programme, you will get to deepen your understanding of core concepts in HR analytics, digitalisation, and technology. Concurrently, the course will allow you to familiarise yourself with a range of tools that can be leveraged for improved human capital and business decision-making.

Through this course, you will be well-positioned to analyse HR issues such as hiring and retaining top talent, growing employee engagement, as well as managing workforce diversity. Upon completion, you will be ready to put your knowledge in analysing HR data and digitalising processes into practice, creating a sustainable organisational performance.

Target audiences

HR professionals seeking to upgrade or deepen their skills in applying analytics and technology at work
Fresh HR or business diploma graduates (with HR-related training)
Professionals working in a people management capacity, taking on HR-related functions within the company that involve increasing demand for analytics, work redesign, and digitalisation

Course structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2023036397

Specialist Diploma in HR Analytics and Technology

Post-Diploma Certificate in Applied HR Analytics

Module name	Module synopsis
Strategic HRM in Business	Today's dynamic business environment requires HR to play a greater role in the organisation. This module aims to introduce a big-picture perspective in aligning business strategy with people management. Students will gain insights on developing compelling HR strategy, with emphasis on sustainability and building resilience. The module also analyses critical partnerships that HR could develop in supporting and leading an organisation's overall strategy. This module will introduce key topics that cover the strategic role of HR and HR leadership. Students will also learn about key HR operations, business strategy, HR strategy and policy, strategic decision-making, and global strategic Human Resource Management issues.
HR Analytics	The future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics. Students will learn a data-driven approach in making HR decisions to attract, manage and retain employees. In turn, this will enable businesses to create better work environments and maximise employee productivity, thereby impacting the bottom-line of businesses. This module will leverage key statistical and financial concepts to analyse HR data, using commonly available tools/technology. Students will learn the systematic dependency of HR functions when analysing the data.
Data Driven Organisational Development	In today’s ever-changing business landscape, data drive effective change. Organisations often face challenges in making sense of the available data. Effective analysis of data helps an organisation understand change and examine the process of organisation development. Data can also help organisations to better appreciate change management for improved effectiveness and staff satisfaction. This module enables the students to understand the change management process and provide insights on how to plan organisation-wide efforts to manage organisational changes. This module will build on the knowledge change management model and organisational development consulting cycle. Students will learn to interpret data and information to identify suitable intervention programmes, preparing them for the role as a change agent or an organisational development professional for organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing organisation.

Module name

Module synopsis

Strategic HRM in Business

Today's dynamic business environment requires HR to play a greater role in the organisation. This module aims to introduce a big-picture perspective in aligning business strategy with people management. Students will gain insights on developing compelling HR strategy, with emphasis on sustainability and building resilience.

The module also analyses critical partnerships that HR could develop in supporting and leading an organisation's overall strategy. This module will introduce key topics that cover the strategic role of HR and HR leadership. Students will also learn about key HR operations, business strategy, HR strategy and policy, strategic decision-making, and global strategic Human Resource Management issues.

HR Analytics

The future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics. Students will learn a data-driven approach in making HR decisions to attract, manage and retain employees. In turn, this will enable businesses to create better work environments and maximise employee productivity, thereby impacting the bottom-line of businesses.

This module will leverage key statistical and financial concepts to analyse HR data, using commonly available tools/technology. Students will learn the systematic dependency of HR functions when analysing the data.

Data Driven Organisational Development

In today’s ever-changing business landscape, data drive effective change. Organisations often face challenges in making sense of the available data. Effective analysis of data helps an organisation understand change and examine the process of organisation development. Data can also help organisations to better appreciate change management for improved effectiveness and staff satisfaction.

This module enables the students to understand the change management process and provide insights on how to plan organisation-wide efforts to manage organisational changes. This module will build on the knowledge change management model and organisational development consulting cycle. Students will learn to interpret data and information to identify suitable intervention programmes, preparing them for the role as a change agent or an organisational development professional for organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing organisation.

Post-Diploma Certificate in HR Digitalisation & Technology

Module name	Module synopsis
HR Digitalisation	Organisations are searching for talent who are able to harness the power of automation as HR embarks on a journey of digitalisation. This module introduces students to emerging business and HR models, ideas and technology. Students will learn how to re-design jobs through the use of enhanced HR solutions, tools and processes. Students will learn how to prepare for and manage the transition of HR processes to automation. They will also gain hands-on experience on working with technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), designing basic chatbots. The learning scope of the module also cover technical and social challenges of automation within the HR context.
HR Technology	Effective HR requires the use of technology to enable greater efficiency. This includes managing HR cloud services and understanding the applicability of HR apps as well as online data platforms (e.g. AI-related HR solutions). HR also needs to ensure clear visualization of HR analytics to bring workforce data to life to aid in decision making. Students will be introduced to a suite of HR technology apps, HR cloud services and online data platforms. They will also gain hands-on experience in developing a dashboard and using key visualisation techniques in Tableau and Power BI.
Applied HR Analytics Capstone Project	The module is designed to better prepare students for the HR industry of the future. Students will have the opportunity to work on assigned deliverables with emphasis on the application of key HR analytics and technology concepts in real-world scenarios. The project serves as an important cornerstone in the students’ professional portfolio, which is critical in demonstrating the students’ ability to apply analytics, critical review of processes, and digitalisation.

Module name

Module synopsis

HR Digitalisation

Organisations are searching for talent who are able to harness the power of automation as HR embarks on a journey of digitalisation. This module introduces students to emerging business and HR models, ideas and technology. Students will learn how to re-design jobs through the use of enhanced HR solutions, tools and processes.

Students will learn how to prepare for and manage the transition of HR processes to automation. They will also gain hands-on experience on working with technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), designing basic chatbots. The learning scope of the module also cover technical and social challenges of automation within the HR context.

HR Technology

Effective HR requires the use of technology to enable greater efficiency. This includes managing HR cloud services and understanding the applicability of HR apps as well as online data platforms (e.g. AI-related HR solutions). HR also needs to ensure clear visualization of HR analytics to bring workforce data to life to aid in decision making.

Students will be introduced to a suite of HR technology apps, HR cloud services and online data platforms. They will also gain hands-on experience in developing a dashboard and using key visualisation techniques in Tableau and Power BI.

Applied HR Analytics Capstone Project

The module is designed to better prepare students for the HR industry of the future. Students will have the opportunity to work on assigned deliverables with emphasis on the application of key HR analytics and technology concepts in real-world scenarios.

The project serves as an important cornerstone in the students’ professional portfolio, which is critical in demonstrating the students’ ability to apply analytics, critical review of processes, and digitalisation.

Entry requirements

WSP Eligibility

Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are:

within three years of graduation from the Polytechnics or the Operational Ready Date (ORD) for full-time National Servicemen, or
within five years of graduation from the Polytechnics, and if their employer is a participating company.

Course Entry Requirement

Applicants should possess at least a local human resources diploma qualification or equivalent from a recognised institution.

Admission will be reviewed and approved by the polytechnic on a case-by-case basis.

Interested applicants may submit their interest via https://for.edu.sg/rp-wsp to be contacted for a job matching opportunity before applying for the course.

Course schedule

Course schedule information

Commencement Date	Duration	Mode and Venue	Schedule	Application Start and End Date
October	Work-Study Programme sponsorship period: 1 Year	Face-to-face at Republic Polytechnic / Online learning	3 weekdays (evening)	Last week of May Application outcome will be released at least 3 weeks before course commencement.

Note: RP reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.

Refer to the Academic Calendar on the Republic Polytechnic website or key dates and important information to help you plan your learning journey.

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