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Leadership Development Courses

Leadership development courses can help you learn effective communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking. You can build skills in decision-making, emotional intelligence, and performance management. Many courses introduce tools like 360-degree feedback systems, leadership assessments, and project management software, which support the application of these skills in real-world settings.

Popular Leadership Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Affairs, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership in Action and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Action Oriented, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Workforce Development, Personal Development, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Technical Communication, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Engineering Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Supervision, Coaching

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Effective Talent Management & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Management Training And Development, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Collaboration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    The Discipline of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational Change, Tactfulness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Employee Development & Well-Being

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership and Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
  • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame

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