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      LearnKartS

      PgMP® Performance Domains - Strategy,Benefits,& Stakeholder

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Benefits Administration, Project Management Life Cycle, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Music, People Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Storytelling, Employee Engagement, Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      《论语》的智慧

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Human Learning, Leadership, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Social Studies, Culture, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Teamwork, People Development, Empowerment, Professional Development, Collaboration, Storytelling, Visionary, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Leadership, Communication, Productivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Labor Relations, Social Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Economics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, World History, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Sociology, Market Dynamics, Employee Relations, Behavioral Economics, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Persistence, Leadership, Goal Setting, Influencing, Lifelong Learning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Review, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Expectation Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Communication Strategies

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Improving Customer Retention

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Delegation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Management, Team Motivation, Time Management, Workflow Management, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Expectation Management, Performance Review, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Communication Strategies, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Consulting, Strategic Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Case Management, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Church Administration: Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Accounting Systems, Meeting Facilitation, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Resource Management, Time Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Tax Management, Financial Planning, Business Priorities, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Business Metrics, Prioritization, Finance, Planning, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • PgMP® Performance Domains - Strategy,Benefits,& Stakeholder: LearnKartS
    • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
    • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • The Science of Change: Kotter
    • Managing Employee Performance: Starweaver
    • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Delegation Skills: Packt
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt

    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.

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