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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Financial Market, Accounting Records, Purchasing, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Product Development, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Needs Assessment, Relationship Building

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Strategy

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Assertiveness Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Negotiation Strategies and Styles

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Project Management for Information Technology and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Leadership Studies, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Communications, Human Resources Management and Planning, Procurement

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Data Science, Business Analytics, Organizational Change, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Vision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Innovation, Leadership, Goal Setting, Drive Engagement

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Executives

      Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, Sales Management, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Client Services, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management, Automation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Western Australia

      Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Engagement

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Commodity and Currency Hedging

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Derivatives, Risk Mitigation, Futures Exchange, Business Risk Management, Financial Trading, International Finance

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Environmental Resource Management, Community Organizing, Business Management, Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business: Duke University
    • Assertiveness Skills: Packt
    • Negotiation Strategies and Styles : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
    • Data Science & Inteligencia Artificial aplicados a negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • The Science of Change: Kotter
    • GenAI for Account Executives: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates: University of Western Australia

    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)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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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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