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Workforce Development Courses

Workforce development courses can help you learn talent acquisition strategies, employee training techniques, performance management, and skills gap analysis. You can build expertise in creating effective onboarding programs, implementing mentorship initiatives, and evaluating workforce effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training delivery, HR analytics software for performance tracking, and project management tools to streamline workforce initiatives.


Popular Workforce Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales)

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Process, Enterprise Sales, Business Writing, B2B Sales, Sales Presentation, Business Marketing, Specialized Sales, Presentations, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Building, Health Care Administration, Business Valuation, Fundraising

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, Automation, System Monitoring, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Application Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini Enterprise 簡介

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, Data Access, Cloud Security, Enterprise Architecture, AI Workflows, Data Security, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Scalable DevOps with CI/CD and Observability in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Scalability, Microservices, Application Deployment, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Grafana, GitHub

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Robust Java ML Models with Entropy

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Java, Program Evaluation, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Business Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Angular Fundamentals and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Test & Debug Java ML Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Test Automation, Unit Testing, DevOps, Test Case, Debugging, Code Coverage, Model Evaluation, Data Pipelines, Test Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • How To Write A Business Proposal (B2B Sales): Alex Genadinik
  • Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems: Packt
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Gemini Enterprise 簡介: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Scalable DevOps with CI/CD and Observability in the Cloud: Packt
  • Build Robust Java ML Models with Entropy: Coursera

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