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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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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, Responsible AI, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Remote Leadership for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Team Performance Management, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Executive AI Leadership Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Transformation, Change Management, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, React.js, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Business Ethics, Relationship Building, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Case Studies, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Market Dynamics, Strategic Thinking, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Operational Efficiency

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

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Leadership in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Team Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • Executive AI Leadership Mastery: Starweaver
  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication: Coursera
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver

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