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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Account Management, Advertising, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Product Development, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Portfolio Management, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      إدارة شركات المستقبل

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Goal Setting, Change Management, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Motivational Skills, Business Transformation, Coordinating, Organizational Structure, People Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Leadership, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Communication, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Leadership Development, Leadership, Resilience, Professional Networking, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Branding, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Effective Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Communication, Marketing Management, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Management, Global Marketing, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Scale Up Your Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Go To Market Strategy, Risk Management, Sales Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Product Management, Sales Strategy, Market Share, Process Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • إدارة شركات المستقبل: University of London
    • Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine

    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)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    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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