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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


  • C

    Coursera

    HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Performance Management, Talent Management, Drive Engagement, Full Cycle Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Workforce Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, People Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Strategic Sourcing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, R (Software), HR Tech, Applied Machine Learning, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Data Visualization, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Data Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), R Programming

    ★ 4.3 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Crisis Management, Relationship Management, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Workforce Development, Communication, Leadership and Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Performance Review, Personal Attributes, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Teamwork, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Team Management, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Psychological Evaluations, Writing, Leadership

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Recruitment

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trustworthiness, Social Media, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, People Development, Planning, Workforce Development, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Payroll for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Payroll Reporting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Payroll Tax, Workforce Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Data Maintenance, Information Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Career Development for GenAI Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Technical Management, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Personal Development, Business Communication, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Communication, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Empathy, Brainstorming, Creativity, Personal Attributes, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Culture, Communication

    ★ 3.7 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera
  • How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline: Coursera
  • Análise de Dados para Workforce Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota
  • Workday Payroll for Business Users: Workday

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