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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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    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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Adaptability, Accountability, Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Generative AI Agents, Peer Review, Professional Development, Personal Development, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Real Time Data, Human Resources, Case Studies, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Marketing Strategies, Investigation, Business Research

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    Intermediate · 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, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera
  • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel
  • Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education: Columbia University

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