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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    The Golden Rule: Building Respect within the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Decision Making, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Core Practices and Contemporary HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Software, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Talent Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Business Planning, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Thinking, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Operating Budget, Strategic Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Planning, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

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

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (158) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Safety Culture, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership Development, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Development, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Process Analysis, System Implementation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Diagram Design

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northwestern University

    High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, People Development, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Leadership, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Social Skills, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personality Development & Self Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Persona Development, Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Psychosocial Assessments, Resilience, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Sociology

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership development courses

  • The Golden Rule: Building Respect within the Workplace: Madecraft
  • Core Practices and Contemporary HR Management: Sage Publications
  • Leadership for Everyone: Harvard Business Review
  • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
  • Leadership and Team Management: SkillUp
  • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence: Case Western Reserve University

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