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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comprendre l'Utilisateur Moyen de Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Persona Development, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empowerment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Effective Meeting Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Team Building, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Time Management, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Product Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Governance, Product Development, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Product Flow Diagram, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Roadmaps, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Verbinde Tools in Slack miteinander

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Team Building, Coordinating, Consolidation, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Delivery, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Change, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Performance Metric

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Collaborative Software, Google Workspace

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Team Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Employee Performance Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Comprendre l'Utilisateur Moyen de Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
    • Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Effective Meeting Skills: Packt
    • Lean Product Portfolio Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders: Duke University
    • Verbinde Tools in Slack miteinander: Coursera Project Network
    • Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence: Board Infinity
    • Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials: UBITS

    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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    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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