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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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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Navigate Conflict and Deliver Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Coaching, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Biotechnology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Linux, Code Review, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Information Technology, Legal Risk, Scalability, Innovation, Team Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning and Human Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Visual Studio Code for C# Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Git (Version Control System), C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    Build and Implement Microservices Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Node.JS, API Gateway, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Service Oriented Architecture, Restful API, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nützliches Feedback geben (Giving Helpful Feedback)

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Motivation, Leadership, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Unity Android — Build a 3D ZigZag Racing Game with C#: Packt
  • Navigate Conflict and Deliver Feedback: Harvard Business Review
  • The 10-Second Filmmaker: Storytelling 10 Seconds at a Time: Skillshare
  • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
  • Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers: Packt
  • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship: University of Minnesota
  • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Visual Studio Code for C# Developers: Packt

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