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    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Event Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Market Share, Budget Management, Advertising Sales, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Political Sciences, Design, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Business Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Decision Making, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Probability, Scenario Testing

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      علم النجاح: ما يجب أن تعرفه من الباحثين

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Action Oriented, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Planning, Goal Setting, Resilience, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      ممارسات التدريب

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Training Programs, Management Training And Development, Employee Training, Training and Development, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Performance Management, Performance Review, Accountability, Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Recuperación de proyectos en crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Crisis Management, Project Documentation, Contingency Planning, Project Management, Problem Management, Project Performance, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Expectation Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership courses

    • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • علم النجاح: ما يجب أن تعرفه من الباحثين : University of Michigan
    • ممارسات التدريب: University of California, Davis
    • Recuperación de proyectos en crisis: Universidad de los Andes

    Why Learn Leadership?

    Leadership involves setting direction, motivating others, and creating environments where people can succeed. It’s essential across industries—from business and education to healthcare and technology. Learning leadership can help you develop communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence skills to lead with confidence and impact.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
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    Modeling (17)
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    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership

    Top leadership courses include Leading People and Teams from the University of Michigan, Strategic Leadership and Management from the University of Illinois, and Organizational Leadership from Northwestern University. These programs cover emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, team dynamics, and inclusive leadership practices.‎

    Yes. Many leadership courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. If you’d like to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to motivate teams, manage conflict, communicate with clarity, make strategic decisions, and build trust. Some courses also include frameworks for organizational change, personal leadership development, and cross-cultural communication.‎

    Not at all. Coursera offers leadership courses for learners at every level—from aspiring leaders to senior managers. Beginner courses focus on core principles, while advanced programs address executive strategy and organizational leadership.‎

    Yes. Leadership skills are highly valued across industries. Coursera’s leadership courses can help you build confidence, lead more effectively, and demonstrate your growth with a recognized certificate—whether you’re seeking a promotion, switching careers, or strengthening your role as a leader.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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