Welcome!

We are excited to announce the launching of the Power Learning Series - HR Analytics!

Thank you for your course registration.  We are so excited you have looked to PSHRA® to help you grow in your career.

Power Learning Series, launching in June 2025, is a new way to grow your skills without the time commitment of a full course. 

These short, high-impact virtual courses are designed specifically for public sector HR professionals like you. These short, high-impact virtual courses are designed specifically for public sector HR professionals like you. Spread across 2–3 weeks and totaling just 3–4 hours, each Power Learning Series offers:

✅ Focused, relevant topics  

✅ Flexible virtual sessions  

✅ Real-world application for the public sector  

✅ Expert PSHRA instructors 

Whether you need a refresher or want to explore a new topic, these sessions are the perfect fit for your busy schedule. 

Don’t hesitate to contact us:

PSHRA – Debbie Tankersely-Snook, Associate Director, Member Programs, Membership - meetings@pshra.org

Making public sector work better®.

Power Learning Series - Course Syllabus

HR Analytics

You will learn to build core skills in HR analytics, data storytelling, and ROI communication:

• The first session introduces key concepts such as metrics, analytics, and ROI and guides learners in identifying the “right question” to explore through data. 
• The second session focuses on formulating a hypothesis, understanding correlation vs. causation, and structuring an HR analytics project using real-world examples. 
• The final session emphasizes communicating analytical findings effectively through storytelling, visualizations, and ROI presentations to influence decision-makers and drive strategic change. 

Together, these sessions equip learners to use data to solve real HR problems and advocate for impactful interventions. 

Please let us know if you run into any problems or have questions as soon as possible.  We want to make sure you are to have the best possible learning experience.  

All your course materials will be found on your course dashboard.

Meetings and Discussions:

• Course Meetings take place in Zoom Events – You will receive your Individual Zoom Link once the course starts.
• Course Discussion Board take place in Your Course’s Engage Community – You will be automatically enrolled into this community.  Your course’s community Link is <Coming Soon!>.

Course Design:

The course will be delivered over three-weeks with three one-hour sessions per week.  You will receive details about the dates, times, and your course URL.

Time Commitment:

Plan for 1 hours for each online lesson to read, complete activities, and prepare for course meetings. Individuals have varying learning paces, so it might take more or less time for each person. We recommend completing lessons a day or two before the course meetings to allow time for reflection on what you've learned and the development of your plans. All course materials are included on your course dashboard (no textbook is required).

Course Meeting Schedule (subject to change):

• Start Date: 6/16/2025
• Completion Date:  7/7/2025
• Course Meeting 1:  6/16/2025 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
• Course Meeting 2:  6/23/2025 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
• Course Meeting 3:  6/30/2025 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Certificate of Attendance:

You will earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.

Cancellation Policy:

Professional Development Cancelation Policy

Making public sector work better®.

Braxton T. Casey, MPA, IPMA-SCP, SHRL

Braxton Casey is the principal consultant of Thrive Management Solutions, LLC, a small business where his staff provides HR training and development, career coaching, and consulting services. He also offers various organizational development services with his 20+ years of Federal HR, Leadership, and Business Operations experience.

Braxton is a proud Fayetteville State University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, a Master's in Public Administration, Doctoral studies at George Washington University, and several HR certifications. He is a certified member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches, the Association for Training and Development, the Society for Human Resource Management, Harvard Business Analytics, 

Braxton is a graduate of the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) and the SHRM People Analytics Program.

Braxton's mission is to be a resource for professional transformation and motivation through training, coaching, and consulting.