RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in People Analytics
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Lead the charge in building high-performing teams by harnessing the full power of people analytics to drive business impact.
Course overview
Understanding people analytics is no longer an option. It’s essential for anyone looking to make data-driven decisions in the modern workplace.
This Graduate Certificate in People Analytics will give you the skills to transform data into actionable insights, to meet business objectives, create high-performing, engaged teams and attract and retain talent.
You'll be prepared to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, address workforce challenges with precision and contribute to business success with evidence-based decision-making. Whether you're looking to future-proof your career or take on a more strategic role, this program will give you the expertise to shape the workplaces of tomorrow.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in People Analytics online?
This program offers deep knowledge of analytics technologies and techniques, enabling you to gain a thorough understanding to deliver strong people outcomes in organisations. It equips you with the skills to influence decision-making by presenting people-related recommendations to key internal stakeholders. As the only program of its kind in Australia, it provides a unique focus on People Analytics.
Key facts
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What will you study
To complete the Online Graduate Certificate in People Analytics, you must fulfil these four core subjects:
- Foundations of People Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Predictive Human Resource Analytics
- Professional Human Resource Management Practices
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Online Graduate Certificate in People Analytics, you must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in Business, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Data Analytics or a related field or a higher level of qualification.
Suppose you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate. In that case, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience in Business, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Data Analytics, or a related field. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
English language requirements
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Online Graduate Certificate in People Analytics, you’ll be able to:
- Analyse the role that people analytics can play in transforming how people are managed in organisations.
- Critically evaluate and communicate how well approaches to and tools of business and people analytics work in real-life situations to inform effective decision-making.
- Critically evaluate and communicate how people analytics approaches and tools, work in real life situations to inform effective decision-making.
- Apply broad knowledge of analytical processes to implement people analytics in practice.
- Analyse key differences in HR data and associated information systems to support HRM, strategic management solutions, decision-making processes and people management operations.
- Evaluate the role of people analytics to represent people in work-related learning in diverse organisational contexts.
Career outcomes
Upon finishing the Online Graduate Certificate of People Analytics you’ll be equipped to thrive in a variety of HR people analytics roles, including:
- HR analyst
- Remuneration analyst
- HR reporting manager
- Remuneration manager
- Chief of staff
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition per subject in 2026: $4,440 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $17,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four subjects per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
Who You Will Learn From
Dr David Fan
Program Manager
Dr David Fan is a Professor of Management in the School of Management at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests are international human resource management, international strategic management, the technology-human interactions and topics related to multinationals from emerging economies.