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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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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

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    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial - Departamento Nacional

    Fluência Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, Digital Communications, Google Sheets, Virtual Teams, Technology Solutions, Computer Literacy, Digital Content, Telecommuting, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Videography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Growing your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Transforma tu mente para superar obstáculos en el aprendizaje y descubrir tu potencial oculto.

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Mentorship, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Productivity, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication, Assertiveness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Effective Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Initiating a Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Journals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Practical Metacognition for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Family Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Neurology, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Fluência Digital: Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial - Departamento Nacional
  • Growing your Influence: Coursera
  • Mindshift: Transforma tu mente para superar obstáculos en el aprendizaje y descubrir tu potencial oculto.: McMaster University
  • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
  • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Initiating a Research Project: University of California, Davis
  • Practical Metacognition for Learning: Rice University
  • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University

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