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      The University of Notre Dame

      Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Behavioral Economics, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Employee Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, People Management, Business Planning, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Program Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Scalability, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Planning, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World: The University of Notre Dame
    • Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • IBM Program Manager: IBM

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    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.

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