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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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    Scrimba

    Build a Support Agent with Vercel AI SDK

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, TypeScript, Responsible AI, Software Development, Real Time Data, Web Scraping, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Image Quality, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychology, Sociology, Childhood Education and Development, Interpersonal Communications, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Coaching, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Goal Setting, Safety Standards, Mobility Assistance, Mechanics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI Application Integration Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Security, Cloud Development, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Scalability, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Cassandra Training for Scalable NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Operational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Distributed Computing, Full-Stack Web Development, Performance Tuning, NoSQL, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Scalability, Data Integrity, Data Management, Java

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Ethical AI Rewards and Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Regulatory Compliance, Due Diligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Analysis, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

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    Packt

    Boto3 Essentials – Automate AWS Cloud with Python Boto3

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Python Programming, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Support Agent with Vercel AI SDK: Scrimba
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal: EDUCBA
  • Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva: Coursera
  • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
  • Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power: Niel Asher Education
  • Generative AI Application Integration Patterns: Packt
  • Apache Cassandra Training for Scalable NoSQL Databases: EDUCBA
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Design Ethical AI Rewards and Policies: Coursera

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