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What Is a Performance Improvement Plan?

A performance plan, or PIP, can help you provide resources to employees who need help meeting your expectations. Learn effective ways to use a performance improvement plan and what to include in your PIP.

November 1, 2023

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9 Excel Interview Questions + How to Prepare Answers

Discover different types of questions you may encounter during your Excel interview and take steps to prepare.

November 1, 2023

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5 In-Demand Jobs Requiring AI Skills

AI skills are in demand, with an exponential increase in job postings listing skills like generative AI in 2023 compared to 2022. Learn more about types of AI job skills and AI jobs to decide if AI makes sense for your team or business.

November 1, 2023

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[Featured image] Woman in front of whiteboard and easel holding a development plan on a tablet.

What Is a Performance Improvement Plan?

A performance plan, or PIP, can help you provide resources to employees who need help meeting your expectations. Learn effective ways to use a performance improvement plan and what to include in your PIP.

November 1, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] Two people sit facing each other in a small glass conference room. The person on the left wears a gray dress and the person on the right wears a beige shirt and pants.

9 Excel Interview Questions + How to Prepare Answers

Discover different types of questions you may encounter during your Excel interview and take steps to prepare.

November 1, 2023

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Top courses for career development

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Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
429 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
14 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Status: Free Trial

Macquarie University

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
259 reviews

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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How to Create a Competency Development Plan

Competency development is essential for increasing your workforce’s skills and helping you make better strategic decisions. Learn more about the benefits of a competency development plan and how to create one.

October 31, 2023

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What Is Competency-Based Training?

Competency-based training is an effective way to support your team through professional development that’s tailored to their specific needs. Learn more about competency-based training, what its benefits are, and how to implement it in the workplace.

October 31, 2023

Article

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Digital Talent: A Guide to Workforce Transformation

Learn about digital talent in the workplace and how to increase digital talent among employees.

October 31, 2023

Article

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Why Is Employee Engagement Important?

Why is employee engagement important? Learn more about the benefits of employee engagement and the top strategies you can implement in the workplace.

October 27, 2023

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The Power of an Effective Employee Training Plan

Training and development can differentiate your company and keep employees engaged. Specifically, it’s useful to personalize employee development with an effective training plan. Learn more about training plans and how to develop one successfully.

October 26, 2023

Article

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What Is a Professional Development Plan, and How Do You Create Your Own?

If you're hoping to pursue a new career or advance in your current one, creating a professional development plan can be helpful. Use this guide to learn what a professional development plan is, its usefulness, and how to create one.

October 25, 2023

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Change Agility: What It Is and Why It Matters to the Future of Work

Change is an essential component of life, especially with the rapid pace of digital transformation and work evolution. Readiness for transitions can help businesses and employees. Learn more about change agility and why it’s important.

October 25, 2023

Article

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What Is Talent Transformation and Why Do You Need It in 2024?

Talent transformation means upskilling your employees and fostering a culture of learning in your workplace. It's an excellent way to retain talent and stay competitive in the modern world of work. Keep reading to learn more about talent transformation.

October 25, 2023

Article

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Skills Gap Analysis: A Guide to Training Your Teams

Learn what a skills gap analysis is, why it is important, and how to perform one of your own.

October 25, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A woman works on a laptop by a large window.

5 In-Demand Jobs Requiring AI Skills

AI skills are in demand, with an exponential increase in job postings listing skills like generative AI in 2023 compared to 2022. Learn more about types of AI job skills and AI jobs to decide if AI makes sense for your team or business.

November 1, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Marketing team working on a competency development plan

How to Create a Competency Development Plan

Competency development is essential for increasing your workforce’s skills and helping you make better strategic decisions. Learn more about the benefits of a competency development plan and how to create one.

October 31, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] Two women work together at a table in an office.

What Is Competency-Based Training?

Competency-based training is an effective way to support your team through professional development that’s tailored to their specific needs. Learn more about competency-based training, what its benefits are, and how to implement it in the workplace.

October 31, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A man works on a laptop in an open office.

Digital Talent: A Guide to Workforce Transformation

Learn about digital talent in the workplace and how to increase digital talent among employees.

October 31, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Coworkers reviewing a training program on a computer

Why Is Employee Engagement Important?

Why is employee engagement important? Learn more about the benefits of employee engagement and the top strategies you can implement in the workplace.

October 27, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Team working on training materials

The Power of an Effective Employee Training Plan

Training and development can differentiate your company and keep employees engaged. Specifically, it’s useful to personalize employee development with an effective training plan. Learn more about training plans and how to develop one successfully.

October 26, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Woman at a workstation working on a professional development course

What Is a Professional Development Plan, and How Do You Create Your Own?

If you're hoping to pursue a new career or advance in your current one, creating a professional development plan can be helpful. Use this guide to learn what a professional development plan is, its usefulness, and how to create one.

October 25, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A woman leads a team meeting.

Change Agility: What It Is and Why It Matters to the Future of Work

Change is an essential component of life, especially with the rapid pace of digital transformation and work evolution. Readiness for transitions can help businesses and employees. Learn more about change agility and why it’s important.

October 25, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A man sits in at a desk in an open office.

What Is Talent Transformation and Why Do You Need It in 2024?

Talent transformation means upskilling your employees and fostering a culture of learning in your workplace. It's an excellent way to retain talent and stay competitive in the modern world of work. Keep reading to learn more about talent transformation.

October 25, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] Two women have a conversation in an office conference room.

Skills Gap Analysis: A Guide to Training Your Teams

Learn what a skills gap analysis is, why it is important, and how to perform one of your own.

October 25, 2023

Article

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