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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI in Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Effective Talent Management & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Management Training And Development, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, People Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, HR Tech, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resources, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Crisis Management, Relationship Management, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Communication, Leadership and Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Collaboration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    HR Dashboards and Analytics in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Human Resource Strategy, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Human Resources, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Performance Reporting, Payroll Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Compensation Analysis, Performance Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Communication, Professionalism, Recruitment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Workplace Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Apply Generative AI for HR Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Talent Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, People Analytics, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera
  • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
  • How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline: Coursera
  • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera
  • Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
  • HR Dashboards and Analytics in Excel: EDUCBA
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University

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