AI and Analytics Essentials for HR Professionals
Transforming HR Data Into Insights
Start Date
14 June 2025
Duration
3 Days
Fees
AED 2,000 – External Candidates
AED 1,500 – Current MDX Students and Alumni
Programme Leader
Dr Supriya Kaitheri
Programme overview
This AI and Analytics Essentials in HR programme is designed to equip HR professionals with practical skills to harness the power of data, artificial intelligence, and automation for effective decision-making and employee experience enhancement.
Through a hands-on approach, participants will explore tools such as PowerBI, ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Power Automate, and Julius AI, while also learning the essentials of data storytelling, sentiment analysis, predictive modeling, and ethical governance in AI. This programme bridges technical application with strategic insight, empowering HR teams to become drivers of innovation in the workplace.
Key skills you will gain throughout the programme include:
- Leverage data visualisation and storytelling techniques to communicate key HR insights and drive informed decision-making.
- Utilise generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot, and Julius AI for data cleaning, prompt-based analysis, and content generation in HR contexts.
- Apply predictive and sentiment analysis methods to solve real-world HR challenges such as employee engagement, retention, and hiring optimisation.
- Design and implement no-code automation workflows using tools like Power Automate to enhance employee experience and streamline HR operations.
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical, privacy, and governance considerations in the application of AI and analytics within the HR domain.
Who is the programme suitable for?
This certification course is ideal for HR professionals, data analysts, and managers who want to enhance their skills in People Analytics and use of generative AI for HR. Whether you are new to the field or looking to refine your existing knowledge, our programme offers a perfect blend of insightful lectures, interactive sessions, and practical workshops.
Participants should have a basic understanding of HR practices.
Programme Modules
- Explore the shift from traditional HR to data-driven, AI-enabled decision-making
- Understand key milestones in the evolution of People Analytics
- Learn how AI is shaping the future roles and skills required in HR
- Generate visual insights using tools like PowerBI, CoPilot and Julius AI
- Apply predictive and sentiment analysis to real-world HR problems (e.g., attrition, engagement)
- Learn to present data stories for HR decision-making
- Use ChatGPT for cleaning and transforming HR datasets
- Develop and test effective prompt strategies for HR-specific tasks
- Create a reusable prompt cheat sheet tailored to everyday HR scenarios
- Build no-code automation workflows for common HR processes like onboarding and feedback
- Understand triggers, actions, and connectors in Microsoft Power Automate
- Explore use cases that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
- Examine ethical risks, bias, and privacy concerns in AI-powered HR tools
- Learn principles of responsible AI and governance frameworks
- Discuss practical policies for ethical AI use in the workplace
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
The programme will be delivered over 3 days at Middlesex University Dubai, Dubai Knowledge Park based on the following schedule:
- Saturday 14 June - 10.00AM – 4.00PM - AI and Analytics in HR
- Wednesday 18 June - 6.00PM – 9.00PM - Prompting and Data Handling
- Saturday 21 June - 10.00AM – 4.00PM - Automating HR workflows and implications for Ethics and Governance
Note: Above dates may vary depending on availability of faculties and university facilities.
CERTIFICATION
After the successful completion of the full programme, the participants will receive a joint certificate from Middlesex University Dubai Insights LAB, People Analytics Society, and Augmented Workforce.
Who will I be taught by?
Dr Supriya Kaitheri
Programme Leader
Dr Supriya is currently working as a senior lecturer in the Business School at the Middlesex University Dubai campus, where she also heads the MA International Business Management programme. She brings extensive professional experience in the field of Data Analytics and Quantitative Methods. She has led numerous corporate training sessions in the area of business analytics and data visualisation. Prior to joining Middlesex, she completed her doctoral studies at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. Supriya also graduated with a Gold Medal in Computer Science and Engineering.
David van Lochem
Co-founder & CEO of Augmented Workforce
David van Lochem is the Co-founder & CEO of Augmented Workforce, a consultancy specialised in HR Technology and People Analytics. He also co-founded People Analytics Connect. He has held senior regional and global HR leadership roles in tech companies for almost 20 years. He is well known as thought leader and speaker on how he has used people & business data to improve performance, as well on how technology will advance the field moving forward. He believes in the mantra “from data to action” and focuses a lot on how to ensure insights are relevant and prompt leaders to take action now.
Karen Bouez
HR Strategy and Analytics Manager, Caterpillar
Passionate People Analytics professional dedicated to unleashing the potential of HR data for companies. With a career defined by challenging norms, I've led data-driven transformations, reshaping how organizations view and empower their teams. Currently driving HR innovation at Caterpillar as the HR Strategy and Analytics Manager. Additionally, proud co-founder of People Analytics Connect, pioneering the field in the UAE through networking, knowledge exchange, and impactful events.
Simmi Nagpal
HR Strategy and People Analytics Director, Schneider Electric
Simmi has over 17 years of work experience as HR COE, Business Partner and HR Consultant in the Middle East, Africa and India. Knowledge of human resource frameworks and holistic business understanding. Area of expertise include HR strategy and transformation, analytics, digital technologies, Total rewards, Performance and strategic workforce planning. She was heading people analytics function for Majid Al Futtaim Group, and currently leading the HR strategy and analytics at Schneider electric for Middle East and Africa.
