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T3: Quantitative Methods (Canada)

Learning Options

Quantitative Methods
Certification Course: T3

Understand HR Statistics

This basic-level course focuses on general quantitative concepts, basic statistical tools, the mathematics of total compensation design and administration, mathematical modeling, and regression analysis. Participants learn to consider data from numerous sources, with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. On the third morning, an optional certification exam covers the content of this course.

  • Learn basic quantitative concepts and the four levels of measurement
  • Understand how to define and compare percents, market index and compa-ratios
  • Study the time value of money—including compound interest and the compound salary growth rate
  • Find out how to collect, analyze and accurately display statistical data
  • Learn how to determine central tendency and measures of central location
  • Discuss measures of variability
  • Explore shapes of distribution
  • Gain an understanding of modeling and regression analysis

What You Will Learn

Statistics—Data, Information and Levels of Measurement

  • Why HR professionals collect and use data
  • Five key questions to ask about the variable of interest
  • Levels of measurement

Percents and Related Issues

  • Percents
  • Individual compa-ratio
  • Department compa-ratio
  • Market index
  • Percent difference
  • Developing salary ranges
  • Percents in benefits management

Time Value of Money

  • Compound interest and compound salary growth rate
  • Constant midpoint progression
  • Annuity payments
Statistics—Collecting, Organizing, Grouping and Displaying Data

  • Populations and samples
  • Frequency distributions
  • Organize, group and display data

Statistics—Lying with Statistics, Graphs and Displays

  • Recognizing distorted data
  • Mistakes that distort data

Statistics— Measures of Central Tendency and/or Location

  • Measures of central tendency
  • Measures of location
  • Percentile bars

 

 

Measures of Variability

  • Range
  • Interquartile range
  • Standard deviation
  • Z-scores

Statistics— Shapes of Distributions

  • Interpreting distributions
  • Normal distribution

Regression Analysis

  • Regression models in an HR environment
  • Developing a regression model
  • Cautions in the interpretation of correlations
  • Multiple regression


Credits
CCP: Required
CBP: Required
Recertification: 2 course, .5 Exam
GRP Equivalency: GR2
CEUs: 1.5 Course, .3 Exam
CPEs: 16;
CPIM/CFPIM/CSCP: 14 points

PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification hours: 16
Faculty
Course book amendments
Test your knowledge

Consider Bringing This Course to Your Location
This professional development program and others offered by WorldatWork can be customized to meet the unique needs of your organization and delivered at your location. For more information, contact a Corporate Education Resource Manager at 877/710-5970 or 480/905-5980.

 

Fees and Registration Registration Policies

Classroom
Course and Certification Exam
Includes BAII calculator
2008:
$1,940 CAD*  |  Members $1,315 CAD
2009: $1,810 USD   |  Member $1,220 USD
Schedule/Registration
Course only
Includes BAII calculator
2008:
$1,835 CAD  |  Member $1,285 CAD
2009: $1,700 USD*   |  Member $1,130 USD
Schedule/Registration
Course Binder and Exam
About this option
Course binder only
$690 USD  |  Member: $460 USD (plus shipping and handling)
Add to Cart
Course Binder & Certification Exam Package
Includes BAII calculator, course binder and exam credit.
$1,255 USD*   |  Member $890 USD (plus shipping & handling.)
Add to Cart
Computer-Based Certification Exam Only
$645 USD   |  Member $500 USD
Add to Cart

Please note: If you are purchasing course materials for the purpose of self-study or a computer-based exam, it is recommended that you schedule your exam within 45 days of purchase to ensure the course materials and exam are current. These exams must be completed within one year of purchase. Instructions for scheduling your computer-based exam will be provided at purchase. Learn more at www.worldatwork.org/cbt. Self-study binder purchases are nonreturnable.

Many WorldatWork classroom locations are now offering e-binder technology to participants. For these courses, which include all public education options and several Local Network sponsored events and international events, your certification course binder (and BAII calculator, if applicable) will be available for pick up on site the day of the course. The WorldatWork classroom participants will now have the opportunity to access the course binder electronically for two-day courses, as an e-binder PDF. The e-binder will be accessible two weeks prior to the course start date or upon registration if you register within two weeks of the course.

To help you prepare for your course, please visit www.worldatwork.org/seminars to download course book amendments, view class rosters and to find out what to bring to your class.


For Virtual CourseCast and Virtual CourseCast On-Demand, registrants will receive a course binder no sooner than 5-7 days after registration. The CourseCast On-Demand will become available 1 week after the last course day and access will end 90 days from registration.


**Participants attending from the same computer. Limit three per computer connection. If registering more than one attendee, please contact Customer Relationship Services toll-free at 877/951-9191.
*Join now and receive the best value. This includes both a one-year WorldatWork membership and course registration. Add the course to your cart and then click "Join Now" before proceeding to check out.

 


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