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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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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar

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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability

    4.7
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Gemini, Claude Code, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Social Skills, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Value-Based Care, Patient Safety, Care Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Composure, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Physiology, Mental Concentration, Creative Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
  • AI for Everyday Life: Kennesaw State University
  • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
  • Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness: Universidades Anáhuac

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