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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Human Capital in Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Management Training And Development, Job Evaluation, Workforce Management, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

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    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Workforce Development, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies

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    University of California, Irvine

    Collegiate Esports and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research, Student Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Collaborative Software, Organizational Change, Change Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Communication

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    University at Buffalo

    Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication

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

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Futuro del Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Workforce Development, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Leadership, Human Resources, Virtual Teams, Professional Networking, Branding, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Security Controls, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Supply Chain, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Planning, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Semantic Web, Workforce Development, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital Content, Social Media, JSON

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    Google Cloud

    Unleash Team Potential: Assess Learning Needs Using GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, People Development, Training Programs, AI Enablement, Employee Training, Talent Management, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Generative AI Agents, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Development, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Change Management

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

  • Managing Human Capital in Retail: University of Pennsylvania
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera
  • Collegiate Esports and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design : University at Buffalo
  • Futuro del Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
  • Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration: University at Buffalo
  • SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project: SkillUp

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