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      Packt

      Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Microsoft Project, Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Requirements Management, Lean Methodologies, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Change Control

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Business Requirements, Product Management, Business Process, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Project Coordination, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Story, Agile Project Management, Registration, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The 4 Core Change Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Project Management Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Estimation, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Performance, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Organizational Structure

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Data Driven Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Estimation, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, R Programming, Return On Investment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sample Size Determination

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Health Informatics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Safety, Health Care, Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Learning, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Recuperación de proyectos en crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Crisis Management, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Problem Management, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      How to Build an Effective Service Company

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Business Operations, Service Improvement, Service Management, Service Design, Process Analysis, Capacity Management, Problem Management, Business Priorities, Knowledge Transfer, Customer experience strategy (CX), Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Clinical Leadership, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Systems Engineering and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: Packt
    • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt
    • The 4 Core Change Principles: Kotter
    • Project Management Methodologies: Packt
    • Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam: SkillUp EdTech
    • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intro to Improving the Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Recuperación de proyectos en crisis: Universidad de los Andes
    • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School

    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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