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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 Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading and Developing Top Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Developing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Workplace inclusivity, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Leading Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership focused on Human Flourishing

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Visionary, Empathy, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
  • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera
  • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University

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