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Leadership Courses

Leadership courses can help you learn team dynamics, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, and effective communication. You can build skills in decision-making, motivating team members, and fostering a collaborative environment. Many courses introduce tools like feedback frameworks and performance metrics, which help you apply these skills to enhance team productivity and drive project success.

Popular Leadership Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Leadership Studies, Strategic Communication, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

    4.8 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (278) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Data Access, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Empowerment, Resilience, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 361 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (361) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Economics

    4.7 stars, 432 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (432) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    4.6 stars, 331 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Cryptography

    4.7 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Engineering Management, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Supervision, Personal Integrity, Coaching

    4.6 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    The Manager-of-Managers Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Document Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Project Coordination, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Delegation Skills, Project Planning

    4.7 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership courses

  • Foundations of Strategic Communications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder

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