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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança de Equipes na Era Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Virtual Teams, People Management, Telecommuting, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Team Motivation, Open Mindset, Leadership, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Coaching Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Empowerment, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Environmental Resource Management, Community Organizing, Business Management, Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), E-Commerce, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Heat Maps, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Microsoft Project, Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Requirements Management, Lean Methodologies, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Change Control

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Requirements Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Governance, Advocacy, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Growth Strategies

      4.9
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

      Skills you'll gain: Family Therapy, Business, Innovation, Business Economics, Business Leadership, Business Management, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Timelines, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, International Relations, Succession Planning, Demography, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Risk Management, New Product Development, Product Management, Business Solutions, Strategic Partnership, Product Development, Project Design, Process Improvement, Leadership and Management, Product Improvement, Portfolio Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Development, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Liderança de Equipes na Era Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Coaching Skills: Packt
    • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera Project Network
    • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
    • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: Packt
    • Project Launch: University of California, Irvine
    • ESG Value Creation for Business Impact: Duke University
    • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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)
    Project Management (30)
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    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
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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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