About this course: This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the role of data and technology in human capital management. Every topic in the course will be covered in the most practical way so that learners get hands-on experience. In the course we use the 4Ts principle: Task, Theory, Technique and Technology so that there is always a connection to organizational performance objectives, an overview of underlying theories and principles, and specific tools which help achieve business objectives. You will learn ● what combination of data, technologies, and tools can be used in people management processes to improve organization’s performance ● how to use some of these tools and how to select the ones that suit your objectives and budget ● to design individual and team development plans and measure its ROI for the organization ● how to figure out the qualities that lead employees to their best performance so you know what to encourage in current and look for in new employees ● how to identify the right channels to recruit your employees or team members ● what combination of monetary and non-monetary motivation tools work best for your organization ● how to predict what people will leave in the near future and how to make sure some of them stay ● how to measure engagement and make a strong organizational culture improve performance
Created by: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Taught by: Ilya Breyman, Adjunct Professor
Center of Innovative Educational Technologies
Taught by: Alexey Dolinskiy, Adjunct Professor
Center of Innovative Educational Technologies
| Commitment | 7 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
As the name suggests, this module will introduce the course and its content, as well as give an overview of what triggered the explosion of People Analytics.
4 videos, 3 readings
- Reading: Grading Policy
- Reading: Communication Rules
- Video: Lecture 1 About the Course
- Video: Lecture 2 HR Transformation
- Video: Lecture 3 Course Structure
- Reading: Reading list
Graded: Module I Quiz
WEEK 2
Performance
In this module, we talk about measuring performance, setting KPIs, organizing performance evaluation and touch upon the issue of biases. In your first peer-reviewed assignment you will get to apply your knowledge as a manager of a sports club. You can get in the right mood by watching (or rewatching) Moneyball.
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Setting Objectives and Measuring Performance
- Video: Lecture 3 Data Presentation
- Reading: Reading list
- Practice Quiz: Module 2. Applying skills
Graded: Module II Quiz
Graded: Anyball Team Performance
WEEK 3
Culture and Assessments
Culture is a very elusive topic, but it is still measurable and it affects performance a lot. In this module we discuss its various aspects, why it affects performance, and what are the "enemies" of performance-enhancing organizational cultures
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Understanding Culture
- Video: Lecture 3 Assessing Culture
- Reading: Reading list
- Practice Quiz: Module 3. Applying skills
Graded: Module III Quiz
WEEK 4
Compensation
In this module we will talk about various compensation models and you will learn how to do compensation benchmarking. In your second peer-reviewed assignment you will apply the new knowledge to conduct your own benchmarking project.
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Compensation Models
- Video: Lecture 3 Benchmarking
- Reading: Reading list
- Practice Quiz: Module 4. Applying skills
Graded: Module IV Quiz
Graded: Benchmarking compensation for a university professor
WEEK 5
Motivation and Engagement
After discussing how monetary motivation works, we continue with non-monetary motivation and engagement and how they affect performance.
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Motivation Tools
- Video: Lecture 3 Engagement
- Reading: Reading list
- Practice Quiz: Module 5. Applying skills
Graded: Module V Motivation and Engagement
WEEK 6
Workforce Planning and Recruitment
In this module, you will learn about recruitment analytics, assessing candidates, optimizing recruitment channels, etc. Your third peer-reviewed assignment will be baaed on a real-life dataset of a startup which took analytical approach to candidate marketing.
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Recruitment Funnel
- Video: Lecture 3 Selection Tools
- Reading: Reading list
- Practice Quiz: Module 6. Applying skills
Graded: Module VI. Recruiting
Graded: Analyzing Startup's Recruitment Funnel
WEEK 7
Development
The final module is dedicated to training and development planning and calculating its ROI. We hope you will enjoy the final peer-reviewed assignment, where you will be required to calculate the ROI of this class for you.
3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Lecture 2 Designing Training Programs
- Video: Lecture 3 ROI Calculation
- Reading: Reading List
- Practice Quiz: Module 7. Applying skills
Graded: Module VII. Development
Graded: Calculating Your Development ROI
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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Московский физико-технический институт (неофициально известный как МФТИ или Физтех) является одним из самых престижных в мире учебных и научно-исследовательских институтов. Он готовит высококвалифицированных специалистов в области теоретической и прикладной физики, прикладной математики, информатики, биотехнологии и смежных дисциплин. Физтех был основан в 1951 году Нобелевской премии лауреатами Петром Капицей, Николаем Семеновым, Львом Ландау и Сергеем Христиановичем. Основой образования в МФТИ является уникальная «система Физтеха»: кропотливое воспитание и отбор самых талантливых абитуриентов, фундаментальное образование высшего класса и раннее вовлечение студентов в реальную научно-исследовательскую работу. Среди выпускников МФТИ есть Нобелевские лауреаты, основатели всемирно известных компаний, известные космонавты, изобретатели, инженеры.
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Ratings and Reviews
Thank you so much for making this course. It helped me understand the basics and also gain an insight into introduction aspects of people analytics. Kudos to the Professors!
The classes were crisp and to the point and had valuable insights in the reading materials too.
Good introductory for people analytics.
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Great course to learn about the future of human resource management.