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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Cash Management, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Team Management, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Constructive Feedback, Culture

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Adapt your leadership style

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      995 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Self-Awareness

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Leadership in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Communication

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Business Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Sustainability Reporting, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management, Professional Development, Change Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Visionary, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Motivation, People Management, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Growth Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
    • Leadership : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leadership in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams: Rice University

    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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