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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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    IESE Business School

    Parte 1: Construyendo tu liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Talent Management, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    S

    Scrimba

    Learn to work with APIs

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Program Management Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Cost Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Project Closure, Benefits Administration, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad de Palermo

    Gestión del Talento

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Succession Planning, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, JUnit, Data Access, Software Testing, Application Development, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Content Marketing Using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Parte 1: Construyendo tu liderazgo: IESE Business School
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Learn to work with APIs: Scrimba
  • Program Management Professional Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Gestión del Talento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Introducción a la Psicología: Universidad Austral
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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