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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    Career Building and Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Personal Development, Visionary, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Proofreading, Professional Development, Follow Through, Culture Transformation, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Measurement, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Employee Development & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • 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, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Talent Retention and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Labor Compliance, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, People Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • H

    HRCI

    Total Rewards and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Training, Education and Training, Benefits Administration, People Development, Employee Retention, Instructional Design, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Mentorship, Collaboration, Innovation, Smart Goals, Procedure Development, Goal Setting

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Organizational Development and Change Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Quality Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Quality Management, Performance Improvement, Organizational Structure, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Employee Training, Training and Development, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Training Programs, Staff Management, Learning Styles, Diversity Awareness, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Payroll, Benefits Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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