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    • M

      Macquarie University

      Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      820 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Management, Customer Insights

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Bookkeeping

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Team Building, Project Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Open Mindset, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Tableau Software, Proposal Development, Graphing, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Storytelling, Performance Metric, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Data Mapping, Teaching, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Planning, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Growth Strategies, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Éxito Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Cash Management, Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Concision, Team Building, Problem Solving, Business Management, People Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Governance, Storytelling, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Process Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Agile Development: University of Virginia
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

    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

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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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