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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Emerging Technologies, Goal Setting, User Centered Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Product Design, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Storytelling, User Story, Product Development, Estimation, Technical Product Management, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, Presentations, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building High Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Delegation Skills, Performance Review, Conflict Management, Coaching

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Communication Planning, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Inventory Management System, Social Media Management, User Accounts, Account Management, Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Mide el desempeño de tu equipo de trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Motivation, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Engagement, Customer Success Management, Customer experience improvement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Core Project Management Process

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Expectation Management, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Business Process, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Platform Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, Application Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Automation, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Application Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment utiliser le marketing d'influence pour developper votre entreprise Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Influencing, Target Audience, Stakeholder Communications, Prospecting and Qualification

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      Fundamentals of Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Customer Insights, Cloud Computing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إنشاء لوحة تحليلات التسويق باستخدام منصة هاب سبوت

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation: University of Michigan
    • Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success: Board Infinity
    • Building High Performance Teams: Packt
    • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Mide el desempeño de tu equipo de trabajo: UBITS
    • Core Project Management Process: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Process, Business Environment, and Exam Preparation: Packt
    • Platform Product Development: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Comment utiliser le marketing d'influence pour developper votre entreprise Instagram: Coursera Project Network

    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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