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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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaboration, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning, Telecommuting, English Language, Stress Management, Business Communication, Communication, Virtual Teams, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Adaptability, Productivity Software, Problem Solving

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    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

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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

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    لغة الجسد | Body Language

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

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

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    USO

    Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Resilience, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

    Build toward a degree

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Professional Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intuit

    Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Equities, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Tax Compliance

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Management de Eventos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • لغة الجسد | Body Language: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Making Your Military Transition a Transformation: USO
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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