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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Drive Engagement, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Expense Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Performance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Mental Health, Crisis Management, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Resilience, Relationship Building, Communication, Policy Development, Leadership and Management

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Budgeting and Compensation for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Training and Development, Expense Management, Budget Management, Cost Management, Workforce Planning, People Development, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Cost Control, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Mentorship, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Decision Making, Habit Formation, Negotiation, Planning, Leadership, Adaptability, Writing

    4.6 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Forecasting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Personalized Service, Relationship Building

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Apply & Analyze Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Analysis

    5 stars, 17 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (17) · Mixed · 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
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