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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Organizational Change, Process Improvement, Team Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Управление рисками проекта и изменениями

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Cost Management, Communication, Management Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Machine Learning Algorithms with R in Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian School of Business

      Certificate in Strategic Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Crisis Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Growth Strategies, Business Modeling, Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Competitive Intelligence, Team Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Product Management, Leadership, Business Priorities, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, Customer Support, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Content

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Metodología Agile: la evolución de la mejora continua

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Building, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Sprint Retrospectives, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Interpersonal Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Project Management Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Documentation, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Learning, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Power Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Organizational Effectiveness, Quick Learning, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Organizational Skills, Planning, Adaptability, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Инициирование и планирование проектов

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
    • Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Управление рисками проекта и изменениями: University of California, Irvine
    • Machine Learning Algorithms with R in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Certificate in Strategic Leadership: Indian School of Business
    • Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
    • Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Metodología Agile: la evolución de la mejora continua: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Project Management Methodologies: Packt
    • Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    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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