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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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    SoFi

    Risk Management in Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Financial Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Needs Assessment

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    Arizona State University

    Giving Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Active Listening

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Visionary, Leadership, Adaptability, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

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    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    The State University of New York

    كيفية كتابة سيرة ذاتية (دورة تدريبية قائمة على مشروع)

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Business Writing, Microsoft Word, Content Creation, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Detail Oriented

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

  • Risk Management in Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Giving Feedback: Arizona State University
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
  • التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System

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