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    • O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Business Management, Business Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Employee Management System with When I Work

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Plan Execution, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      BCG

      Transformação digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Business Process Reengineering, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leading Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Leadership, Business Process, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Change Management, Storytelling, Communication, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Assessing Cultural Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Program Evaluation, Culture Transformation, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Analysis, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      London Business School

      Agile Organisation: Strategies for Business Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Decision Making, Information Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Controls, Change Control, Performance Metric, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Sprint Retrospectives, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Models, Methods, and Artifacts

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Performance Analysis, Negotiation, Estimation, Project Coordination, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Events and Conferences, Meeting Facilitation, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Demand Planning, Strategic Partnership, Capacity Management, Business Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Principles of Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
    • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Transformação digital: BCG
    • Leading Transformation: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Assessing Cultural Climate: Rice University
    • Agile Organisation: Strategies for Business Resilience: London Business School
    • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring: LearnKartS

    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)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    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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