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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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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cost Management, DevOps, Budget Management, Scalability, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Site Reliability Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Classroom

    Versioning a Course on Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Quality Assurance, Learning Management Systems, Change Control

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability, Coordination

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Blockchain Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Authentications, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Scalability, Security Testing, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    The Rise of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Docker training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Microservices, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Next.js 14 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Property Management Systems, React.js, Authentications, OAuth, Server Side, Frontend Integration, Databases, Cloud Hosting, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Líder Exponencial

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Managers: Data-Driven Sales Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Sales Development, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, Sales Training, Generative AI Agents, Customer experience improvement, Lead Generation, ChatGPT, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Scaling with Google Cloud Operations - Español: Google Cloud
  • Versioning a Course on Coursera: Coursera Classroom
  • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Advanced Blockchain Architectures: LearnQuest
  • The Rise of Generative AI: Board Infinity
  • Docker training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • Gemini for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Next.js 14 from Scratch: Packt

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