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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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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Felicidad y Calidad de Vida

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Gerontology, Social Skills, Child Development, Socioeconomics, Personal Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communicating In Groups and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Productivity, Expectation Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Professional Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Computer Displays, Display Devices, Telecommunications

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Communication and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Collaboration, Planning, Research, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Felicidad y Calidad de Vida : Universidad de Palermo
  • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Communicating In Groups and Teams : Arizona State University
  • Problem-Solving: Arizona State University
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM: Coursera
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
  • Negotiation : Arizona State University

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