Automating HR for Exponential Business Growth

Welcome, Aspiring CHROs!

This enhanced course builds on the strong foundation of our previous curriculum, incorporating valuable elements from the provided syllabus. We've emphasized starting simple (e.g., basic prompts for employer branding) and scaling to complex automations, with sequential project links where beneficial. The focus remains on Indian HR professionals solving department-specific and company-wide challenges in startups, tech, manufacturing, and services firms (50-1000 employees).

You will architect custom AI solutions that adapt to unique processes and cultures, outperforming off-the-shelf SaaS by molding AI to your needs—delivering measurable time savings, cost reductions, and business growth.

Course Format and Delivery

Duration & Structure

• Duration: 6 months (26 weeks), cohort-based for motivation and shared learning experiences

Learning Approach

• Instructor-Led, No Peer Collaboration: Expert instructors guide via workshops, labs, and one-on-one monthly reviews
• Baseline Assumptions: Starting from basic computer use (Google, Excel). We'll teach from zero, including AI fundamentals
• Practice & Implementation: Use provided simulated company data sets for safe, hands-on practice mimicking Indian contexts

Tools and Technology Stack (2025 Updated)

Free/Freemium Stack for Learning

AI Tools

• ChatGPT (free tier)
• Claude (free)
• Google Gemini
• Bing AI
• Effy AI (freemium for performance analytics)

Automation

• Google Sheets + Apps Script (free)
• Zapier (free tier - 100 tasks/month)
• Make.com (free - 1000 ops/month)
• n8n (self-hosted free)
• Latenode (free for workflows)
• MindStudio (visual no-code AI builder with free tier)

Voice AI

• Voiceflow (free tier for prototyping)
• Bland.ai (pay-per-use with trial)
• Retell AI (trial credits)
• CreateAIvoiceovers.com (freemium text-to-speech)
• Data/Scraping
• Apify (free credits)
• Browse.ai (no-code scraping with free tier)
• Google Sheets formulas/ImportXML

Cultural and Compliance Considerations

Indian Context Integration

• Indirect, relationship-focused performance feedback in hierarchical cultures
• State labor law variations (e.g., Maharashtra's extended maternity leave vs. Karnataka's)
• English focus for broader applicability

Compliance Framework

• DPDP Act compliant tracking with employee notice
• Human review/approval of AI decisions with consent
• Transparency in all AI-driven processes
• No Aadhaar/PAN automation

Learning Outcomes and Measurement

Certification Path

• Certificate from our company + partnered Indian government bodies (NSDC-aligned)
• Portfolio of 20 working projects with ROI calculations
• 3 published case studies on LinkedIn/HR forums

Transformation Metrics

• Save 20+ hours/week for HR teams
• Handle 5x more tasks with fewer people
• Deliver ₹10+ lakhs in annual value
• Track via project KPIs: time/cost savings, strategic impact

Assessment Structure

• Monthly: Complete 3-4 projects, demonstrate ROI, present in cohort sessions
• Final: Portfolio review, live implementation demo, case study publication

Simulated Company Data Sets

1.TechStart Solutions

• 150-employee SaaS startup (Delhi NCR)
• Challenges: Rapid scaling, tech talent shortage

2. BuildRight Manufacturing

• 500-employee factory (Gujarat)
• Challenges: Compliance variations, shift productivity

3. ServeWell BPO

• 800-employee call center (Bengaluru)
• Challenges: Voice support optimization, high turnover

4. FinanceFirst

• 300-employee NBFC (Mumbai)
• Challenges: Fraud detection, regulatory tracking

5. RetailChain

• 1000-employee retail company (Hyderabad)
• Challenges: Bulk hiring, cultural fit in diverse teams

Each includes: Employee database, performance history, hiring records, training logs, compliance requirements, real challenges.

6-Month Curriculum: 50 Skills, 20 Projects

MONTH 1: Foundation - The AI Mindset Shift
Focus: Build basics for quick wins in employer branding and automations

Week 1-2: AI Fundamentals
Skills 1-4:

• Prompt Engineering Basics for HR Tasks
• HR Context Mapping
• ChatGPT Mastery
• Claude Advanced Features

Workshop: "Why 90% of HR AI Attempts Fail - And How You'll Succeed"
Mini-Project: Create your first 20 HR prompts that actually work

• Offer letter generation
• Personal prompt library template

Week 3-4: First Automations
Skills 5-8:

• Google Sheets AI Integration
• Basic Zapier/Make Flows
• Data Extraction
• Web Scraping Basics

Workshop: "Turn Spreadsheets into Intelligent HR Systems"

Projects:
Project 1: Automated HR Service Desk (Phase 1)

• Simple FAQ bot using ChatGPT + Google Sheets
• Handle 20 common queries
• Track patterns
• ROI: Query resolution time reduced 50%

Project 2: Automated Headhunting (Phase 1)

• Scrape LinkedIn/Naukri via Browse.ai
• Build prospect database in Sheets
• Create outreach templates
• Sequential base for later phases

MONTH 2: Talent Acquisition Mastery
Focus: Advanced sourcing for Indian startups
Week 5-6: Advanced Sourcing
Skills 9-12:

• Multi-Source Candidate Mining
• AI Screening
• Interview Intelligence
• Fraud Detection

Workshop: "Build Talent Pipelines on Autopilot"

Projects:
Project 3: Automated Headhunting (Phase 2)

• Expand to GitHub/Twitter via Apify
• Auto-score against JD
• Personalized outreach
• Build on Phase 1 foundation

Project 4: Automated Background Check System

• Social media profiling via Claude prompts
• Red flag detection
• Cultural fit for hierarchical teams

Project 5: JD Creation Chatbot

• Custom GPT via MindStudio
• Auto-optimization
• ROI: Application conversions up 30%

Week 7-8: Bulk Hiring
Skills 13-16:

• Mass Recruitment Workflows
• Candidate Experience
• JD Optimization
• Employer Branding

Workshop: "Hire 100 People in 10 Days"
Project Continuation: Bulk Hiring Automation
Auto-scheduling
Bulk offers via n8n
State wage compliance

MONTH 3: Performance & Productivity
Focus: Tracking systems with cultural nuances

Week 9-10: Performance Intelligence
Skills 17-20:

• Activity Monitoring
• Insight Generation
• Voice AI for Call Centers
• Quality Monitoring

Workshop: "See Performance, Not Just Presence"
Projects:

• Project 6: Automated Performance Tracking
• Screen analysis via Effy AI integration
• Moonlighting detection
• ROI: Productivity patterns identified

Project 7: Automated Sales Team Performance Improvement

• Call transcription/coaching via Voiceflow
• Mis-selling flags
• Build on tracking foundation

Week 11-12: Support Excellence
Skills 21-24:

• Email Support Analysis
• Chatbot Performance
• Voice Support Optimization
• Training Gaps

Workshop: "Every Call Becomes a Coaching Opportunity"
Projects:
Project 8: Automating Customer Support (Email/Chatbot)

• Quality scoring via Zapier
• Separate from voice systems

Project 9: Voice Agent Performance System

• Accent/script tracking via Retell AI
• Coaching plans
• Cultural: Indirect feedback

MONTH 4: Learning & Development
Focus: Training and knowledge systems

Week 13-14: Training Automation
Skills 25-28:

• Micro-Learning Design
• Gamification
• Leadership Development
• Succession Planning

Workshop: "Training That Sticks"

Projects:
Project 10: Automated Onboarding Training

• Team paths with gamification via Latenode
• ROI: Integration time halved

Project 11: Building Training for Leadership

• Potential spotting
• Personalized paths via Claude

Week 15-16: Knowledge Management
Skills 29-32:

• Knowledge Extraction
• Documentation
• Exit Intelligence
• Retention Insights

Workshop: "Never Lose Institutional Knowledge"

Projects:
Project 12: Automating Offboarding and Preserving Institutional Knowledge

• AI handovers via n8n
• Build on training systems
• Project 13: Automated Insights from Exit Interviews
• Pattern reports to C-level
• State exit formalities

MONTH 5: Compliance & Analytics
Focus: Risk and insights automation

Week 17-18: Compliance Systems
Skills 33-36:

• Regulatory Tracking
• Alert Systems
• Process Automation
• Expense Fraud Detection

Workshop: "Compliance Without Complexity"

Projects:
Project 14: Automating a Compliance Dashboard

• Automated daily non-compliance reports
• State-wise tracking via Make.com

Project 15: Automating Fraud Check in Expense Bills

• Anomaly flagging
• Pattern recognition

Week 19-20: Analytics & Insights
Skills 37-40:

• Sentiment Analysis
• Survey Automation
• Report Automation
• Data Visualization

Workshop: "Hear What Employees Really Think"

Projects:
Project 16: Automated Anonymous Survey System

• Sentiment analysis
• Pulse automation via Effy AI

Project 17: Automating HR Reports with Data Visualization

• Interactive dashboards in Sheets
• Predictive analytics

MONTH 6: Strategic Integration
Focus: Cultural and capstone builds

Week 21-22: Cultural Transformation
Skills 41-44:

• Culture Mapping
• Change Management
• High Performer Management
• Recognition

Workshop: "Build Culture at Scale"

Projects:
Project 18: Automation for Creating a Cultural Playbook

• Values system
• Behavior analysis
• Indian nuances: Collectivism

Project 19: AI Agents to Spot High-Performing Employees

• Leadership potential scoring via MindStudio

Week 23-24: Advanced Integration
Skills 45-48:

• Complex Workflow Design
• System Integration
• ROI Measurement
• Business Case Building

Workshop: "Connect Everything That Matters"

Project:
Project 20: Creating an AI Agent to Create Talent Database

• Unified repository
• Internal matching
• Sequential from headhunting

Week 25-26: Capstone & Certification
Skills 49-50:

• Innovation Design
• Future-Proofing

Capstone Requirements:

• Present 3 transformative projects
• Publish case studies
• Certification ceremony

Post-Program Support

• Alumni community access
• Monthly masterclasses
• New tool updates
• Advanced project templates

Your Transformation Journey

• This curriculum equips you to:
• Automate 50+ HR processes
• Transform departments into growth engines
• Deliver 10x impact with AI
• Build a ₹50+ LPA worthy portfolio