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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 Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Leadership Development

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Professional Work Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, People Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Supervision, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Sales Transformation Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Customer Analysis, Sales Strategy, Marketing, Target Market, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales, Business Transformation, Smart Goals, Return On Investment, Customer experience strategy (CX), Leadership, Organizational Structure

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Conflict Management, Governance, Business Ethics, Team Management, Team Motivation, Innovation, Leadership Development, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Process Analysis, Leadership and Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Operational Analysis, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sales Transformation Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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