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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating PDFs with Go and Cloud Run

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    A

    AI CERTs

    Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Restful API, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Go (Programming Language), Program Development, Compliance Auditing, Enterprise Security, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), Auditing, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Development Tools, Security Controls, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Data Integrity

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, Animations, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intro to Ruby on Rails

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby on Rails, Model View Controller, Ruby (Programming Language), Object-Relational Mapping, Test Automation, Restful API, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Authentications, Development Environment, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Solution Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Data Migration, Containerization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Product Owner Level 2 – Certification & Mock Exams

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Forecasting, Product Planning, Release Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, User Story, Product Requirements, Customer Advocacy, Agile Project Management, Prioritization, Contract Management, Estimation, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Project Planning Training

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Project Performance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Documents, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, User Story, Prioritization, Hugging Face, Customer Insights, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creating PDFs with Go and Cloud Run: Google Cloud
  • Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing: AI CERTs
  • Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts: Packt
  • Intro to Ruby on Rails: Packt
  • Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies: Packt
  • Agile Product Owner Level 2 – Certification & Mock Exams: Packt
  • Generative AI in Project Planning Training: Simplilearn
  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App : Coursera
  • Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training: Simplilearn

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