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HR Dashboards and Analytics in Excel

This course is part of Excel Dashboards for Business Analytics Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create interactive HR dashboards using Excel charts, pivot tables, and workforce analytics tools.
Analyze HR metrics like attrition, headcount, attendance, and compensation trends effectively.
Transform raw HR data into visual reports that support strategic business decisions.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Master the skills needed to analyze HR data and build interactive Excel dashboards that support smarter workforce decisions. Learn how to transform employee data into professional reports, visual insights, and strategic HR analytics using Microsoft Excel.

This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to HR dashboard design and workforce analytics. You’ll learn how to structure HR datasets, create interactive dashboards, and apply analytical techniques such as Pivot Tables, workforce trend analysis, payroll reporting, and employee performance tracking. Throughout the course, you’ll work with real-world HR scenarios including headcount tracking, attrition analysis, employee demographics, attendance behavior, compensation insights, and recruitment reporting. You’ll also learn how to organize HR data effectively, create dynamic visualizations, and generate strategic reports that improve decision-making and reporting efficiency. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end approach that combines practical Excel dashboard development with real HR analytics applications. Instead of learning isolated Excel tools, learners build meaningful HR reporting systems designed for professional business environments. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently design HR dashboards in Excel, analyze workforce metrics, automate reporting workflows, and create actionable insights that support strategic HR planning and organizational performance.

Module details

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of HR dashboard creation using Excel. It focuses on understanding HR data, structuring datasets, and designing a user-friendly dashboard framework. Learners will explore how to prepare clean data, create navigation elements like index sheets, and design intuitive tabs to ensure effective visualization and usability.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 48 minutes

Introduction to Creation of HR Dashboard and Analytics7 minutes
Final Data8 minutes
More on Data8 minutes
Index Design9 minutes
Tab Designing9 minutes
Tab Designing Continues9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with HR Dashboard Creation10 minutes
Preparing and Understanding HR Data10 minutes
Designing the Dashboard Framework10 minutes
Laying the Foundation for HR Analytics30 minutes

This module focuses on building structured employee views and leveraging pivot tables for data analysis. Learners will create employee-facing dashboards, structure datasets for reporting, and use pivot tables to summarize large HR datasets efficiently. The module emphasizes dynamic analysis and maintaining accurate data sources.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 53 minutes

Employee Frontface12 minutes
Employee Frontface Continues7 minutes
Employee Database View6 minutes
Pivot Data List11 minutes
Pivot Data List Continues6 minutes
Change Pivot Table Data Source10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Creating Employee Interface Views10 minutes
Structuring Employee Data for Analysis10 minutes
Managing Pivot Data Sources10 minutes
Building Employee Data Views & Pivot Foundations10 minutes

This module explores workforce analytics, including headcount tracking, hiring trends, and attrition analysis. Learners will analyze workforce movement across time, departments, and locations, gaining insights into organizational growth patterns and employee retention.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 60 minutes

MOM Headcount12 minutes
MOM Attrites and MOM Hires9 minutes
MOM Attrites and MOM Hires Continues5 minutes
Departmental and Location Analysis7 minutes
Departmental and Location Joinees Exits Analysis8 minutes
Attrition Percentage10 minutes
Tenure wise Analysis9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Headcount and Workforce Movement Tracking10 minutes
Department & Location Insights10 minutes
Attrition and Tenure Insights10 minutes
Workforce Trends & Movement Analysis30 minutes

This module focuses on understanding employee demographics and behavioral patterns. Learners will analyze workforce composition, engagement indicators, and attendance behaviors such as leave and punctuality. The module highlights how these insights support HR decision-making and workforce planning.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 61 minutes

Employee Demographics9 minutes
Age wise Analysis5 minutes
Age wise Analysis Continues9 minutes
Employee Demo8 minutes
Quality Circles8 minutes
Leave Analysis6 minutes
Leave Analysis Continues8 minutes
Time Sheet Late Marks Analysis7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Demographic Analysis of Employees10 minutes
Visualization and Engagement Metrics10 minutes
Leave and Attendance Behavior10 minutes
Employee Demographics & Behavioral Insights30 minutes

This module covers advanced Excel techniques and employee lifecycle analysis. Learners will use formula evaluation tools, perform full and final settlement analysis, and explore training and compensation data. The module emphasizes accuracy in calculations and comprehensive HR insights.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 47 minutes

Evaluate Formula8 minutes
Full and Final Analysis8 minutes
More on Full and Final Analysis7 minutes
Training Analysis11 minutes
Employee Compensation Frontface9 minutes
Employee Compensation Frontface Continues4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Mastering Excel Evaluation Tools10 minutes
Employee Exit & Settlement Analysis10 minutes
Training and Compensation Insights10 minutes
Advanced HR Calculations & Lifecycle Analysis30 minutes

This module focuses on advanced HR analytics, including payroll systems, performance evaluation, and strategic reporting. Learners will analyze compensation structures, bonus systems, recruitment trends, and HR updates to create comprehensive dashboards that support strategic decision-making.