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    • U

      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      الأسواق المالية

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Equities, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Philanthropy, Finance, Financial Regulation, Governance, Banking, Behavioral Economics, Initiative and Leadership, Portfolio Management, Non-Profit Accounting, Insurance, Business Ethics, Economics, Mortgage Loans

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, User Story, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Conflict Management, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة المعرفة | Knowledge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Information Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Content Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Training, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Business Metrics, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Investments, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Certified Public Accountant, Compliance Management, Corporate Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Public Accounting, Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Business, Auditing, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Fora da Caixa

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Strategic Planning, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Prioritization, Release Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Leadership, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Delegation Skills, Strategic Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, Production Management, Performance Improvement, Systems Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge Transfer

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Metodología Agile: la evolución de la mejora continua

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Project Management, Conflict Management, Team Building, Lean Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Sprint Planning, Active Listening

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto: UBITS
    • الأسواق المالية: Yale University
    • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Packt
    • إدارة المعرفة | Knowledge Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Liderança Fora da Caixa: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp EdTech
    • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo

    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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