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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Executive AI Leadership Mastery

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

    3.9 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

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

    4.7 stars, 600 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (600) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Retaining Leadership Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Management, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Talent Pipelining, Interviewing Skills, Talent Acquisition, Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Corporate Communications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Forecasting, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Data Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Governance, Cyber Risk, Leadership Studies, Leadership

    4.5 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (151) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Change, Content Creation, Hospitality Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Search Engine Optimization, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.4 stars, 131 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (131) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Getting Started with Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Time Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Staff Management, Leadership Development, Influencing

    4.6 stars, 128 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Financial Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Hospitality Services, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Cost Management, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Leadership

    4.9 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Design Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Storyboarding, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Design Research, Collaboration

    4.2 stars, 341 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (341) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Executive AI Leadership Mastery: STARWEAVER
  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • Retaining Leadership Talent: Chris Croft Training
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
  • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
  • Cybersecurity Leadership and Management: Infosec
  • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: STARWEAVER
  • Getting Started with Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota

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