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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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    Universidad de Palermo

    Management de Eventos

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Hospitality, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Dashboard, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Target Audience, Program Evaluation, Scheduling, Budgeting

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Special Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Post-Production, Editing, Peer Review, Creativity, Writing, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Scripting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Constructores de Paz

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Journals, Mindfulness, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

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

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Positive Thinking and Thriving

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Presentations, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Engineering Management

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Qualitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SoFi

    Risk Management in Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Financial Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Needs Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Management de Eventos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
  • Constructores de Paz: Universidad de los Andes
  • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • مهارات إدارة التغيير الذاتي: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
  • كيف تبدأ بتعلم Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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