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T3: Quantitative Methods (U.S.)

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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.

  • 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
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for those individuals who are relatively new to the field as well as experienced practitioners who seek a basic treatment for applying statistics in total compensation management. It is assumed that they have had no formal exposure to statistics, but have taken a basic algebra course.

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 through Dec. 31, 2009 Under Current Certification Requirements Only (compare current and new CBP requirements)
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 (classroom); 14 (live CourseCasts)
GRP Equivalency: GR2
Faculty
Course book amendments
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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
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Course & Certification Exam: Includes BAII calculator
$1,645 USD * | Member $1,125 USD
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$1,510 USD * | Member $1,020 USD
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CourseCast On-Demand
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Single Participant $1,810 USD | Member $1,300 USD
Each Additional Participant** $990 USD | Member $755 USD
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CourseCast On-Demand Only: Includes BAII calculator
Single Participant $1,700 USD | Member $1,220 USD
Each Additional Participant** $930 USD | Member $735 USD
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Course Binder and Exam
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Course Binder Only: $690 USD * | Member $460 USD (Plus shipping & handling.)
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Course Binder & Certification Exam Package
Includes BAII calculator, course binder and exam credit.
$1,285 USD * | Member $895 USD
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Computer-Based Certification Exam Only: $680 USD * | Member $525 USD
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Please Note: If you are purchasing a computer-based exam option, you must schedule and complete the exam within 120 days. Your eligibility expires after 120 days; however, 30-day extensions are available for a $150 USD fee. It is recommended that you complete your exam in a timely manner as exams may be updated without notification. Instructions for scheduling your computer-based exam will be provided at purchase. Learn more at www.worldatwork.org/cbt. Self-study binder, CourseCast, CourseCast On-Demand and e-learning product purchases are nonreturnable.

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