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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Foundations and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Occupational Safety And Health, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Organizational Leadership, Health And Safety Standards, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.5 stars, 26 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Collection, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Risk Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating a Culture of Collaborative Ownership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Change Management, Coaching, Problem Solving, Mentorship, Communication

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personality Development and Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Communication, Personal Attributes, Self-Motivation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Honesty, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Public Speaking

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Communication and Relationship Building

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Digital Communications, Business Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Behavioral Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Management Training And Development, Culture, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, People Management, Organizational Development, Team Motivation, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Collaboration, Employee Performance Management

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Issue, Resource Utilization

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Emergency Response, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Needs Assessment

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management Fundamentals: Driving Strategic Change

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Transformation, Program Implementation, Culture Transformation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Strategic Planning, Program Standards, Solution Delivery

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Communication, Recruitment

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership courses

  • Human Capital: Foundations and Essentials: University of Michigan
  • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Arizona State University
  • Creating a Culture of Collaborative Ownership: Madecraft
  • Personality Development and Communication Skills: EDUCBA
  • Communication and Relationship Building: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
  • Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University

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