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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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    Starweaver

    Executive Communication & Data Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Sales Training, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    EDHEC Business School

    From Followership to Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Priorities, Process Optimization, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Case Studies, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Professionalism, Health Care, Safety Culture, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Informed Consent, Compliance Management, Patient Communication

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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Planning, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Systems Engineering Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alignor

    Diversity Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication

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    Amazon

    Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Agile Software Development, Application Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Debugging, Java, Technical Design

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: Starweaver
  • From Followership to Leadership: EDHEC Business School
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations: Coursera
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
  • Agile Systems Engineering Leadership: University of Colorado System
  • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor

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