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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.


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    Board Infinity

    Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Automation, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    إدارة المواهب

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Unleash Team Potential: Assess Learning Needs Using GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, People Development, Training Programs, AI Enablement, Employee Training, Talent Management, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

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

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    Coursera

    Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Generative AI Agents, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Development, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Change Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Gen AI for Executives Course - Gen AI Adoption

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workforce Development, Business Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning

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

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

  • Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector: Board Infinity
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Unleash Team Potential: Assess Learning Needs Using GenAI: Google Cloud
  • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics: University of Michigan
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
  • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
  • Microsoft Gen AI for Executives Course - Gen AI Adoption: Microsoft

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