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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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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Information Gathering and Vetting

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Information Management

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    10 reviews

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    Arizona State University

    Avoiding Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness

    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

    إدارة البيانات في مايكرسوفت إكسل | Managing Data in MS Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Zurich

    Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Complex Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Teaching, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Environmental Science, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, Image Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of North Texas

    Pathways to Civic Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Social and Human Services, Social Work, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Engagement

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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Concision

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development

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

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

  • Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut® : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Better Learning: American Psychological Association
  • Information Gathering and Vetting: Arizona State University
  • Avoiding Bias : Arizona State University
  • إدارة البيانات في مايكرسوفت إكسل | Managing Data in MS Excel: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen : University of Zurich
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva: Coursera
  • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University

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