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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Risk Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Adaptability, Stress Management, Change Management, Growth Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Team Motivation, Backlogs, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Philanthropy, Organizational Leadership, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Environmental Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Community Organizing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Social Justice, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Diversity Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leadership and Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
    • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • IBM Project Manager: IBM
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Team Building and Leadership in Program Management: Microsoft
    • Environmental Leadership: Duke University
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London

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    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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