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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Respiration, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Event Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Women in Leadership: Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Storytelling, Executive Presence, Advocacy, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Influencing, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Growth Strategies, Performance Metric

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Asset Protection, Business Strategy, Branding, Case Studies, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Registration, Policy Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Application, Database Management, Data Access, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Database Administration, Database Theory, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Management Systems, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Marshall University

    The Principles of Leadership: The Five P's

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción interdisciplinar a la sostenibilidad urbana

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Practical Machine Learning on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Feature Engineering, Apache Spark, Model Training, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Software, Data Lakes, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Store, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    MedCerts

    Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Occupational Health, Hand Hygiene, Medical Equipment, General Surgery, Personal Attributes, Pharmacology, Cultural Responsiveness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Collaboration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Anatomy, Self-Awareness, Personal protective equipment, Physiology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Biology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Automation, AI Personalization, Productivity, Model Evaluation, Business Logic, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Priorities, Content Creation, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, Data Ethics, Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Talent Recruitment, AI Enablement, Recruitment Strategies, Drive Engagement, Talent Management, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Women in Leadership: Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property: University of Pennsylvania
  • Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security: John Wiley & Sons
  • The Principles of Leadership: The Five P's: Marshall University
  • Introducción interdisciplinar a la sostenibilidad urbana: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Practical Machine Learning on Databricks: Packt
  • Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Generative AI Essentials for Business Professionals: Edureka

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