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      Packt

      Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Planning, Problem Management, CI/CD, Estimation, Project Risk Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating Trust & Support

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Relationship Building, Empathy, Collaboration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Risk Response

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Video Production

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Motivação de Equipes

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Goal Setting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Workforce Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Professional Work Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Supervision, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Technology Strategies, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Finance, Business Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Commercial Laws, Fundraising, Cash Flows, Due Diligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Trello para Principiantes

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Automation, Telecommuting

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Agile Practices and Continuous Improvement: Packt
    • Creating Trust & Support: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Risk Response: LearnKartS
    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Motivação de Equipes: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Workforce Productivity: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation: Macquarie University
    • Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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    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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