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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (916) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Customer Engagement, Branding, Brand Awareness, Customer experience improvement, Constructive Feedback, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Customer Advocacy, Personalized Service, Rapport Building, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Closing (Sales), Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Capacity Planning, Decision Intelligence, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Awareness, Drive Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Collaboration

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Dashboards and Analytics in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Human Resource Strategy, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Human Resources, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Performance Reporting, Payroll Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Compensation Analysis, Performance Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Analytics Application & Insight

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Employee Engagement, Dashboard, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Problem Solving, Workforce Management, Employee Surveys, Generative AI, Performance Metric, Talent Management, Business Metrics, Talent Pipelining, Predictive Analytics, Decision Making, Employee Retention

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Integration: Effects on Labor and Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Responsible AI, Human Resource Policies, AI literacy, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Workforce Development, Generative AI, Employee Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Job Analysis, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Mentorship, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professionalism, People Development, Relationship Management, Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Foundations & Methods

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Report Writing, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Workplace Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Mitigation

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Shallow Geothermal Energy: Skills Development Across the EU

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce: PracticalGrowth
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent: Kennesaw State University
  • HR Dashboards and Analytics in Excel: EDUCBA
  • Analytics Application & Insight: Coursera
  • Generative AI Integration: Effects on Labor and Workforce: University of Michigan
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Data Foundations & Methods: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Workplace Culture: Arizona State University

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