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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Commercial Awareness

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Business, Business Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Impact from digital transformation: A Nano course

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Employee Coaching, Team Oriented, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Neurology

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Peer Review, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Project Management, Budgeting, Project Planning, Writing, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Content Strategy, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Building Products at Global Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Technology Roadmaps, Amazon Web Services

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Business Strategies, Investments, Market Trend, Loans, Risk Management, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Environmental Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程 Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Product Marketing, Employee Coaching, Procurement, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Business Communication, Concision, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Advertising, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Writing, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Business Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Commercial Awareness: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Impact from digital transformation: A Nano course: EIT Digital
    • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose: University of Toronto
    • Building Products at Global Scale: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University
    • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    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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