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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Financial Market, Accounting Records, Purchasing, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Content Strategy, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Growth Mindedness, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, AI Personalization, Employee Performance Management, Automation, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, Customer Support, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Content

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Process Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Intro to Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Market Analysis, Operational Analysis, Business, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Environmental Management Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Workforce Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Productivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Box Plots, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Инициирование и планирование проектов

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Finanzas y Contabilidad para la Toma de Decisiones: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
    • Intro to Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations: Northeastern University
    • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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