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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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    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Diversity

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Community Development, Mindfulness, Leadership, Adaptability, Stress Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Family Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Storytelling, Responsible AI, Videography, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Image Quality, Augmented Reality, Live Streaming, Real Time Data, Editing, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
  • Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
  • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
  • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University

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