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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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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales Process, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Peer Review

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Responsible AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Science, Classification Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get Up and Running with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Performance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Performance Analysis, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Coaching

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), No-Code Development, Lead Generation, Content Creation, Gemini, Email Marketing, Make.com, Generative AI, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, TikTok, Instagram, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Design and Development, Mobile Development Tools

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Introduction to AI: Arm
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
  • Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • GenAI for Application Developers: Coursera
  • Get Up and Running with TypeScript: Coursera
  • Performance Management: Packt

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