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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Market Research, New Product Development, Project Design, Relationship Building, User Research, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cost Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Procurement, Agile Methodology, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Budget Management, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Management, Agile Project Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a workspace for a team project on Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Document Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, File Management, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiração e motivação de indivíduos

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Compensation Strategy, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Business Transformation with Google Cloud 中文

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Data Security, Sales Presentations, Proposal Writing, Cloud Computing, Business Writing, Business Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Managing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Mediation, Teamwork, Collaboration, De-escalation Techniques, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Accountability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      FAIR Institute

      Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Incident Response, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Compliance Reporting, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Service Management, Innovation, Service Design, Process Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Continuous Improvement Process, Leadership, Empowerment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create a Lesson Plan in Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Document Management, Organizational Skills, Instructional Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Price Negotiation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM): Edureka
    • Create a workspace for a team project on Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • Inspiração e motivação de indivíduos: University of Michigan
    • Business Transformation with Google Cloud 中文: Google Cloud
    • Managing Conflict: Packt
    • Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management: FAIR Institute
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Engaging in Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter: University of Toronto

    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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