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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Conociendo Costos

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Purchasing, Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Process Improvement and Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Career Management

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Workforce Development, Influencing, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Coaching, Talent Management, Branding, Personal Development, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Presentations, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão Intercultural nas Organizações

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Team Management, Decision Making, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Telecommuting, Conflict Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Communication Principles for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Media Relations, Leadership, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Analysis, Business Management, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Plan Execution, Emerging Technologies, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Scrum Framework for Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Collaborative Software, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Agile Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Estimation, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a workspace for a team project on Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Document Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, File Management, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Conociendo Costos: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
    • Process Improvement and Problem Solving: Packt
    • Career Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter: University of Toronto
    • Gestão Intercultural nas Organizações: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Communication Principles for Leaders: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Administración estratégica e IA: Innovación en Negocios: Universidades Anáhuac

    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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