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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


  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Word 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Editing, File Management, Collaborative Software, Data Entry, WordPress, UI Components, Cloud Storage, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Skillshare

    Blender to Unreal Engine Character and Animation Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Graphics Software, Creativity, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Creative Design, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.3 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Equity

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Agile Foundations and PMI-ACP® Exam Context

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Oriented, Adaptability, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Collaboration, Audit Planning, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Applied Anomaly Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Fraud detection, Unsupervised Learning, Continuous Monitoring, Autoencoders, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, System Monitoring, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Statistical Analysis, Taxonomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Erstelle Organisationsvorlagen in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Time Management, Team Management, User Accounts, Data Management, Data Visualization, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Launch Your GTM Career

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, Oral Expression, Marketing, Business Metrics, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Interviewing Skills, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Keyword Research, Job Analysis, Content Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Leveraging AI for Precision Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Sprint Retrospectives, Slack (Software), AI Workflows, Collaborative Software, AI literacy, Scrum (Software Development), AI Personalization, Employee Coaching, AI Enablement, Team Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Conflict Management, Internal Communications, Natural Language Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Graphing, Data Analysis, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 217 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression

    4.7 stars, 810 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (810) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Governance, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (393) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Word 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine Character and Animation Basics: Skillshare
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Agile Foundations and PMI-ACP® Exam Context: Packt
  • Applied Anomaly Detection with Machine Learning: Board Infinity
  • Erstelle Organisationsvorlagen in Trello: Coursera
  • Launch Your GTM Career: Microsoft
  • Leveraging AI for Precision Insights: Scrum Alliance
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes

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