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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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    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Software Processes and Agile Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Conocimiento:Una herramienta para la ingeniería y la gestión

    Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Decision Making, Mediation, Systems Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Information Architecture, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Continuous Improvement Process, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Editing, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Incident Response, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Deployment Types

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Model Deployment, Network Performance Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, AI Orchestration, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gender empowerment strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Data Ethics, Community Development, Social Justice, Creativity, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Education and Training, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Case Studies, Training Programs, Student Support and Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Leadership & Management Training for Tech Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Technical Management, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Performance Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Human Resources Management and Planning, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Leadership

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    University of California, Davis

    Initiating a Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Journals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Game Design Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Generative AI, Game Theory, Design, Design and Product

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cultivating Executive Presence: Creo Incubator
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Conocimiento:Una herramienta para la ingeniería y la gestión: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
  • Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats: Coursera
  • AI Infrastructure: Deployment Types: Google Cloud
  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Gender empowerment strategies: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Leadership & Management Training for Tech Managers: Packt

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