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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Organizational Development

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Workforce Development, Employee Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Quality Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Quality Improvement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, People Development, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Compensation Strategy

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Capital, Benefits Enrollment Processes, People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Business Process

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Preview
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Effective Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Peer Review, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Analytics

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    People Data Foundations: Metrics & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Employee Retention, Report Writing, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, HR Tech, Root Cause Analysis, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Business Reporting, Human Resources, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Workforce Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training and Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Retention, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Training Programs, Talent Acquisition, Analytics

    4.3 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Managing Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Recruitment, Employee Engagement

    4.6 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Workforce Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Six Sigma Methodology, Operations, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Training and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruitment

    4.9 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Computer Science, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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