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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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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communications

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Options: Exploring a New Career

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis

    4.1
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Positive Thinking and Thriving

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Motivational Skills, Driving engagement, Appeals, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Special Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Large Language Modeling, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Working With Children, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
  • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
  • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM

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