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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      Packt

      Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Planning, Problem Management, CI/CD, Estimation, Project Risk Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Accountability, Organizational Skills, Project Coordination, Timelines, Management Reporting, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Stakeholder Communications

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Equidade de Gênero

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Behavioral Economics, Organizational Leadership, Sociology, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Action Oriented, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Safety and Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and manage a project dashboard with Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Project Management Software, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Team Management, Project Coordination, Project Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Global Procurement in a Post Covid World

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Conflict Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Data Transformation, Automation, Prompt Engineering

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Presentations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestion de projets de développement

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Risk Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Procurement, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication Planning, Economic Development, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Scope Management, Resource Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement: Packt
    • Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with Asana: Coursera Project Network
    • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
    • Equidade de Gênero: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Create and manage a project dashboard with Wrike: Coursera Project Network
    • Global Procurement in a Post Covid World: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams: University of California, Davis
    • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy: Knowledge Accelerators

    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)
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    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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