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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Effective Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Supporting Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      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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      University of Western Australia

      Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      The Digital Divide

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Safety and Security, Telecommunications, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Automation, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Planning, Socioeconomics, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

      Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Assistance Programs, Communication Planning, Health Care, Program Evaluation, Insurance, Diversity and Inclusion, Dental Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Time Management, Human Resources Software, Employee Onboarding, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Document Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      University of Western Australia

      Assessment, Interviewing and Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
    • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International
    • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
    • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
    • Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network

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