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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.


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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Presentations, AI Product Strategy, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Instrumental Music, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Application Design, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Management, User Story, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Release Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Software Installation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Team Building, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design, Systems Integration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Azure Serverless Functions in a Real-World Scenario

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software Development, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Visual Studio, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Gemini in Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
  • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
  • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego

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