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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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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Application Security, OSI Models, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Secure Coding, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Software Development, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Presentations, Data Science, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Research, Talent Sourcing, Writing, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Strategy, Information Architecture, User Experience, Design Research, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

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    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

    4.5
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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

  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera

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