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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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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Development Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Economics, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Capacity Planning, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability, Real Time Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Applicant Tracking Systems, Team Building, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Change Management

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Integration: Effects on Labor and Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Planning, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Customer Relationship Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    How to Create a Good Business

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Training, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Safety and Security, Telecommunications, Data Access

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Consultative Approaches, Coaching, Action Oriented, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Development Economics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
  • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera
  • Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals: Edureka
  • Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Generative AI Integration: Effects on Labor and Workforce: University of Michigan
  • How to Create a Good Business: University of Michigan

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