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Learning And Development Courses

Learning and Development courses can help you learn instructional design, training program development, employee engagement strategies, and performance assessment techniques. You can build skills in facilitating workshops, creating e-learning modules, and evaluating training effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS), assessment software, and collaboration platforms, which support the implementation of training initiatives and enhance the learning experience for participants.

Popular Learning And Development Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration

    ★ 4.6 (7.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Persona (User Experience), Interactive Design, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.9 (9.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Classical Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.9 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Access, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Introduction to Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Creativity, Communication

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Culture Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Data Mapping, Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Strategy, Model Training, Cloud Platforms, Image Analysis, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    ★ 4.7 (7.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Sales and Marketing, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Market, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Branding, Market Research

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Peer Review

    ★ 4.7 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning: IBM
  • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
  • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Sales and Marketing, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo

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