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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    HDFS Architecture and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, File Systems, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Java, Data Structures, File Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Development Environment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Java Unit Testing with Spring Boot and Mockito

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Integration Testing, Restful API, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Financial Management, Cost Management, Anomaly Detection, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Forecasting, Containerization, Change Management, Presentations, Generative AI, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Verbal Operants

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Non-Verbal Communication, Human Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Wireframing, A/B Testing, Microsoft Teams, Sprint Planning, Project Management, ChatGPT, Kanban Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Building No-code Apps using Amazon Honeycode

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, User Interface (UI), Workflow Management, Databases, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Business Development, New Business Development, Live Streaming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Software Testing, JSON, Data Validation, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Environment

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    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • HDFS Architecture and Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Master Java Unit Testing with Spring Boot and Mockito: Packt
  • Mastering Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Verbal Operants : MedCerts
  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • The Complete Product Management Fundamentals: Packt
  • Building No-code Apps using Amazon Honeycode: Edureka
  • Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands: Coursera
  • Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership: Coursera

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