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      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assessment, Project Documentation, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Persistence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethical Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Business Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Active Listening, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Personal Attributes, Strategic Leadership, Productivity, Positivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Systems Thinking

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Measure What Matters

      OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Performance Measurement, Planning, Strategic Communication, Business Strategy, Communication

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Plan Execution, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Employee Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Leadership, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Google Project Management:: Google
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
    • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI

    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.

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