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    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión de talento y liderazgo con Empatía

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Empathy, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Risk Identification

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Compliance Management, Brainstorming, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, People Management, Behavior Management, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cloud PM 2 of 3: Managing, Innovating, Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Redshift, Databases, Innovation, Product Management, Cost Management, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Kotter

      The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Innovation, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Data Analysis Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Product Management, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Data Security, Product Management, Technical Support, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Waterfall Methodology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Getting Started with Technology Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Effective Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Internal Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Negotiation, Performance Management, Resilience, Employee Onboarding, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Leadership, Leadership, Conflict Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Gestión de talento y liderazgo con Empatía: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Risk Identification: LearnKartS
    • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Real-World Cloud PM 2 of 3: Managing, Innovating, Pricing: Advancing Women in Tech
    • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
    • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation: Packt
    • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder

    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)
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    Innovation (14)
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    Human Resource Management (13)

    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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