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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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    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Goal Setting

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    Intuit

    Assets in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الإدارة الفعالة للوقت | Effective Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Scheduling, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Strong Work Ethic, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Constructores de Paz

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Journals, Mindfulness, Active Listening

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    Universidad de Chile

    Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media Management, Facebook, Expectation Management, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Asset Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity

    4.6
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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    783 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Studies, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Network Model, Control Systems

    4.7
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Videography, Video Editing, Proposal Development, Writing, Editing, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 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

  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
  • Academic Information Seeking: University of Copenhagen
  • الإدارة الفعالة للوقت | Effective Time Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Constructores de Paz: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania

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