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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Cooperation, Personal Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Business Priorities, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      職場素養 (Professionalism)

      Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Instructing, Business Communication, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Initier et planifier des projets

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management, Economic Development, Economics, Transportation Operations

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Executivo de Vendas, Vendas Consultivas e Prospecção

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Needs Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Run Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Relationship Management, Leadership Studies, Teamwork, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Manajemen Proyek Google

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Project Implementation, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Project Scoping, Backlogs, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology, Quality Monitoring, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management Software, Risk Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics Executive Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Real Time Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Strategy, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
    • 職場素養 (Professionalism) : National Taiwan University
    • Initier et planifier des projets: University of California, Irvine
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
    • Executivo de Vendas, Vendas Consultivas e Prospecção: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University
    • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Manajemen Proyek Google: Google
    • Business Analytics Executive Overview: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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