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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Emergency Services, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Health Care, Data Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Leadership and Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking, Active Listening, Employee Coaching, Trustworthiness, Talent Acquisition, Non-Verbal Communication, Talent Recruitment, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Business Communication, People Management, Team Management, Conflict Management, Recognizing Others, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Modern Product Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership and Management, Product Management, Management Training And Development, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Product Demonstration, Initiative and Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Purpose Driven Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), People Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Leadership and Management, Sustainability Standards, Smart Goals, Analytics, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Goal-Oriented, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Decision Making, Microsoft Copilot, Communication Strategies, Decision Tree Learning

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adapt your leadership style

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Mentorship, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professionalism, People Development, Relationship Management, Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy, Scripting, Data Collection, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 44K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (44K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Management & Stakeholder Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Strategic Communication, Project Performance, Project Planning, Scheduling, Planning, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Performance Analysis, Communication, Leadership, Business Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Human-Centered Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Drive Engagement, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Composure, Accountability Frameworks, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion, Compassion, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Intercultural Competence, Personal Integrity, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Usability, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and organizational behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Professional Networking, Strategic Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Effectiveness, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Business Ethics

    4.5 stars, 213 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (213) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Personal and Professional Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Brand Awareness, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Public Health Leadership: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership and Management Essentials: Chegg Skills
  • Modern Product Leadership: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Microsoft Purpose Driven Leadership: Microsoft
  • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Project Management & Stakeholder Leadership: EDUCBA
  • Human-Centered Leadership: Madecraft
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia

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