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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


  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Digital pedagogy, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Professional Development, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Planning, Client Services, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Workforce Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Drive Engagement

    ★ 4.3 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (911) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, People Development, Workforce Development, Professionalism, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Effective Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Employee Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, People Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Strategic Sourcing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Programs, Recognizing Others, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Safety Culture

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

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Brainstorming, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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

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

  • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM
  • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
  • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline: Coursera
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta

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