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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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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills

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    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SoFi

    Fundamentals of Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Tax, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

    4.3
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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Data Ethics, Research, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    UBITS

    Mindfulness para ser más efectivo

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Stress Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Communication, Positivity, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Concentration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Persuasive Communication, Research, Statistics, Media and Communications, Appeals, Probability & Statistics

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

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Mindfulness para ser más efectivo: UBITS

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