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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    Step into RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Computing Platforms, Workflow Management, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Sustainable Business, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Inocuidad alimentaria: conoce las normas HACCP y BRC

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Safety Standards, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Procedure Development, Quality Management Systems, Hospitality, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Getting Started with Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, TypeScript, Web Components, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Routing Protocols, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Service Oriented Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Business Case Template in Power Point

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Financial Acumen, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship

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    Google

    Leadership and Influencing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Sustainable Digital Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Step into RPA: UiPath
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games: University of Colorado System
  • Inocuidad alimentaria: conoce las normas HACCP y BRC: UBITS
  • Getting Started with Angular: Edureka
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Building a Business Case Template in Power Point: Coursera
  • Leadership and Influencing Skills: Google

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Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

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