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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      Packt

      Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Employee Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Effective Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Data Collection, Focus Group, Rapport Building, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Process Mapping, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Change

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Budgétisation et planification de projets

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Metrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Environmental Issue, Business, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Decision Making, Peer Review, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Team Motivation, Self-Awareness, Solution Delivery, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Mentorship, Growth Mindedness, Supervision, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Talent Acquisition, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Scientific Methods, Patient Education and Support, Community Outreach, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Change Management: Packt
    • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera Project Network
    • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategies for Effective Engagement : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
    • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp EdTech
    • Budgétisation et planification de projets: University of California, Irvine
    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan

    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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    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
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    Innovation (14)
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    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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