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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

    Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Avoiding Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Emphasizing Christian Formation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Adult Education, Community Outreach, Community Development, Curriculum Development, Compassion, Lifelong Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Enthusiasm

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الجداول والرسوم التوضيحية في مايكروسوفت إكسل

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Manage Your Job Applications with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Gemini

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
  • Avoiding Bias : Arizona State University
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Emphasizing Christian Formation: Duke University
  • Sobrevive a tu doctorado con salud y éxito: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
  • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
  • Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • الجداول والرسوم التوضيحية في مايكروسوفت إكسل: Alfaisal University | KLD

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