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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Collect and Share Employee Feedback with Officevibe

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Commercial Awareness

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Business, Business Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      How to Transform Digitally?

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Business Technologies, Operational Excellence, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Organizational Change, Process Improvement, Team Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Dependency Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Google Project Management (DE)

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Risk Management, Backlogs, Quality Improvement, Project Planning, Team Management, Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, Creative Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Growth Strategies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Visionary, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Business Development, Business, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The State University of New York

      Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Trust Based Leadership University Certificate

      Skills you'll gain:

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Leadership, Visionary, Business, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Collect and Share Employee Feedback with Officevibe: Coursera Project Network
    • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
    • Commercial Awareness: Coursera Instructor Network
    • How to Transform Digitally?: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
    • Critical Path Analysis Using Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Project Management (DE): Google
    • Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future: Institute for the Future
    • Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York

    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)
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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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