• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Workforce Development

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


  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    IESE Business School

    ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Capital, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, People Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    626 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Advertising, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Communication, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Research, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Demography, Public Policies, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Business Economics, Financial Market, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Market Data, Fiscal Management, Risk Analysis, Social Studies, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Expectation Management, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    532 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Commercialization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    908 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University at Buffalo

    Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Business Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Unstructured Data, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Instagram, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Facebook, Contextual Advertising, Advertising, Paid media, Content Creation, Press Releases, Target Audience, Content Development and Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    825 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…190191192…716

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

  • ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección: IESE Business School
  • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Coaching Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Drug Commercialization : University of California San Diego
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok