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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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Branding, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Human Resources, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Interviewing Skills, Coordination, Communication Strategies

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    Columbia University

    Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Document Management, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of North Texas

    Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Promoting Equal Opportunity & Diversity in Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Safety Essentials for a Productive Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Health, Injury Prevention, Lifting Ability, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Compliance Management, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Foundations and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Management, Employee Retention, Safety Culture, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Environment Health And Safety, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies

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    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Employee Training, AI Enablement, Personal Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Test Tools, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Decision Making, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education: Columbia University
  • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera
  • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
  • Promoting Equal Opportunity & Diversity in Workplaces: Northeastern University
  • Safety Essentials for a Productive Workforce: Starweaver
  • Human Capital: Foundations and Essentials: University of Michigan
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel

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