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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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    EDUCBA

    HR Planning, Recruitment and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Recruitment, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Training and Development, HR Tech, Talent Sourcing, Management Training And Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Performance Review

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    HR Budgeting and Compensation for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Expense Management, Budget Management, Employee Performance Management, Cost Management, Workforce Planning, People Development, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Workforce Management, Cost Control, Payroll Administration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HRCI

    Total Rewards and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Training, Performance Review, Workforce Development, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, People Development, Employee Retention, Instructional Design, Change Management, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Organizational Development and Change Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Change Management, Training and Development, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Workforce Development, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Organizational Change and Performance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Workforce Development, Employee Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Human Resources Management and Planning, Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Human Resources, People Development, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management and Global HR Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Training and Development, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Talent Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management and Job Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Talent Recruitment, Training Programs, Employee Training, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    HR Management, Recruitment and Performance Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Training Programs, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Training and Development, Workforce Development, Performance Review, Performance Management, Workforce Management, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Coach and Develop High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, De-escalation Techniques, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Supervision, Performance Management, Coaching, Team Leadership, Team Building, People Development, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Delegation Skills, Performance Improvement, Mentorship, Human Resources

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Managing Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HRCI

    Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, On-The-Job Training, Organizational Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles

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

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Client Support, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Relationship Management, Talent Pipelining, Rapport Building, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • HR Planning, Recruitment and Employee Development: EDUCBA
  • HR Budgeting and Compensation for Startups: EDUCBA
  • Total Rewards and Employee Development: HRCI
  • Organizational Development and Change Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Organizational Change and Performance Management: EDUCBA
  • Human Resource Management and Global HR Practices: EDUCBA
  • Human Resource Management and Job Analysis: EDUCBA
  • HR Management, Recruitment and Performance Systems: EDUCBA
  • Coach and Develop High-Performing Teams: Board Infinity
  • Managing Talent: University of Michigan

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