CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS 2026
The rationale of the Certificate in Human Resource Analytics (CHRA) is to equip HR professionals, undergraduates, diploma holders and any enthusiasts with essential skills in utilizing data analytics for informed decision-making in human resources. Moreover, this programme serves as an additional qualification for students at the Faculty of Management and Finance. In addition to that it provides participants with a competitive edge in the field of human resources by enhancing their proficiency in data-driven decision-making. More importantly, this programme would function as the bringing programme for the other extension programmes introduced by the Department of Human Resources Management of the faculty.
OBJECTIVES
The prime objective of the CHRA is to equip HR professionals, undergraduates, DHRM/HDHRM diploma holders and any enthusiasts with essential skills in utilizing data analytics for informed decision-making in human resources. As such, upon successful completion of the Certificate in HR Analytics (CHRA) learning partners will be able to;
- Equip undergraduate and postgraduate students in the faculty with essential skills in HR Analytics.
- Serve as an additional qualification for BBA undergraduates and participants in the Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) programme.
- Offer industry professionals the opportunity to obtain a distinguished certificate in HR Analytics from the University of Colombo.
- Provide participants with a competitive edge in the field of human resources by enhancing their proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
- Align with the University of Colombo’s vision of excellence and innovation in education.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The program is designed to cover specific levels of knowledge in HR Analytics at each level and hence the program is suited to those who want to pursue career in the fields of management/human resource management in both public and private sectors.
Reading for a postgraduate diploma program within any discipline at a state university or higher education institution accepted by the Senate of the University of Colombo
OR
Reading for a degree program in any discipline at a state university or higher education institution accepted by the Senate of the University of Colombo
OR
Passed GCE (Advanced Level) Examination in any stream, or any other equivalent professional qualification acceptable to the Senate with two years of executive-level working experience
OR
Passed GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination in any stream, or any other equivalent professional qualification acceptable to the Senate with four years of executive-level working experience
AND
Sound knowledge of statistics
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
| Programme duration | · The programme duration is 6 months, including lectures and continuous assessments. |
| Mode of instructions | · English |
| Lecture schedule | · This is a weekend programme, and lectures are conducted on Sundays |
| Course modules | · There are 5 modules to be completed in the CHRA programme. |
| Coursework | · This programme has coursework with the inclusion of academic and practical components. No research projects are required to be carried out in the programme.
· The coursework consists of lectures and assignments endorsed by the relevant lecturer in a particular course module. |
| Attendance | · A minimum of 80% attendance is a prerequisite either for online lectures or onsite lectures.
· The programme coordinator verifies attendance of every lecture conducted throughout the programme. · Learning partners are NOT permitted to obtain the certificate if they do not satisfy the minimal attendance requirement. |
| Total investment | · Total investment for the course is Rs 50000/=. Learning partners can pay the total course fee in two instalments. |
COURSE CONTENT
The certificate in HR Analytics offers four modules and one workshop. The program structure and contents are given below.
| Module Code | Title | No of Credits |
| CHRA01 | Foundations of HR Analytics with Basic Statistics | 06 |
| CHRA02 | HR Analytics Technologies | 06 |
| CHRA03 | HR Analytics Tools and Techniques | 06 |
| CHRA04 | Privacy and Ethics for HR Analytics | 06 |
| CHRA05 | Case Studies and Practical Applications | 06 |
𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐑 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐6 (Intake II)
The Department of Human Resources Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, is offering a Certificate Course in HR Analytics – Intake II for the year 2026.
- Apply on or before: 31st May 2026
- Applications are accepted only through online mode.
Application Link
https://forms.gle/Hb3AyWYNnmCnviGM6
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills in HR Analytics and boost your career!

Address
Faculty of Management & Finance
University of Colombo,
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
Contacts
Office: 011 2 552 364
Ms. Poornima: 072 30 75 098
