Discover how digital human resource management (HRM) and people analytics can drive performance and business outcomes
8 weeks, excluding
orientation
8–10 hours per week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
An understanding of how to utilise data analytics, including data sources and collection methods, as well as technology, to make informed talent and business decisions.
2
Methods to identify and solve business challenges related to digital HRM in various organisational contexts.
3
The skills in adoption, change, and risk management needed to foster stakeholder trust while navigating the digital cultural landscape of an organisation.
4
Knowledge of the emerging tools that are required to assist with the digital transformation of HR practices at an organisational, functional, and individual level.
Over the duration of this online certificate course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 The case for digital human resource management (HRM)
Explore the evolution of the HR function and ethical debates in digital transformation.
Module 2 Identifying the problem: Evidence-based inquiry
Discover how to identify HR-related challenges using a variety of evidence-based problem-solving approaches.
Module 3 Data sources, types, and collection
Learn about where to source the relevant types of people data in your organisation and explore how to collect this data legally and ethically.
Module 4 Data analytics for HR
Explore various approaches for making sense of people data through data visualisation and statistical analytics techniques.
Module 5 Emerging tools for digital HRM (AI and HR)
Explore how big data, AI, machine learning, and automation are providing innovative solutions to HR challenges.
Module 6 Data-driven HR decision-making
Uncover the practices of data-driven decision-making to ensure that those decisions are valid and ethical.
Module 7 Implementing digital HRM
Consider factors such as organisational adoption, stakeholder trust, and risk when implementing digital HRM.
Module 8 Embedding digital transformation across the organisation
Explore how HR professionals need to adapt to facilitate digital transformation in an organisation.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Jonathan E Booth
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Department of Management, LSE
Jonathan received his PhD in human resources and industrial relations at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and has a BS in business administration from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. He has published in academic journals, such as the Academy of Management Journal, ILR Review, British Journal of Industrial Relations, Human Relations, Human Resource Management, and International Journal of Human Resource Management. He was previously a consultant in information technology, change management, and training development for banking, energy, hospitality, and technology firms. Jonathan has also taught courses in the areas of human resources, organisational behaviour, negotiation, dispute resolution, and labour relations.
Elaine Yerby
Senior Lecturer in Practice, Department of Management, LSE
Elaine holds a BSc in sociology and human resource management (HRM) from the University of Bath and an MSc in HRM and organisational analysis from King’s College London. She has served in various operational and strategic HR roles for the Metropolitan Police Service. As a committed researcher-practitioner, Elaine has been an active member of the London CIPD network for over 10 years. She leads the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) stream on the MSc Human Resource Management and Organisations programme at LSE.
Chunyun Li
Assistant Professor, Department of Management, LSE
Chunyun completed her PhD in industrial relations and human resources at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labour Relations. As part of her doctoral research, she spent more than a year observing and interviewing strikers and labour NGOs in China. She also holds a BA in social security from the Renmin University of China.
This Digital Transformation in HR online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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