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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storyboarding, Game Design, Animations

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Snowflake Schema, Data Mart, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Open Source Technology, Project Management, Market Trend

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Computer Programming, UI Components, C and C++, User Interface (UI), Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Access, File I/O, Software Development Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Software Design, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Care Management, Community Development, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Professional Development, Empowerment, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Active Listening

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning: IBM
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis

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