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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


  • 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

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    NIST DoD RMF

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment

    ★ 4.7 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Test Script Development, Testability, Java, Test Tools, Program Development, Software Design

    ★ 3.8 (73) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Application Development

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Computer Systems, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, System Software, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Data Storage, Secure Coding

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Business Reporting, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Sales Development, Customer Service

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Behavior Management

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    The Java Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    ★ 4.4 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support and Services, Control Panels, Technical Support, Email Security, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Systems Administration, Data Access, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, File Management

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Technical Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Liberal Arts, Business Management, Culture, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.8 (191) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Workday Payroll for Business Users: Workday
  • NIST DoD RMF: Infosec
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • Java Testing: LearnQuest
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
  • Get Started with HubSpot: Coursera
  • Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
  • The Java Language: LearnQuest

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