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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 University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo para el Siglo XXI: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Storytelling, Experimentation, Persistence, Leadership, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Productivity, Professional Development, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Composure, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Videography, Video Editing, Cinematography, Writing, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Liderazgo para el Siglo XXI: proyecto final: Universidad de los Andes
  • Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam: CertNexus
  • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
  • A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
  • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University

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