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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      850 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      550 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Leadership and Management, Operational Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Planning, Scalability, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Management, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Organizational Change, Governance, Stakeholder Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      664 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      386 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Developing a Google SRE Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, CI/CD, Service Level, System Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Change Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      888 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      664 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Rapport Building, Negotiation, Decision Making, Proactivity, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Quality Control, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Contract Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Medicare, Practice Management, Care Management, Portfolio Management, Quality Improvement, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Organizational Change

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Developing a Google SRE Culture: Google Cloud
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
    • L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique : ESSEC Business School
    • FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania

    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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