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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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    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    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
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    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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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Development, People Management, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Stress Management, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Trustworthiness, Innovation, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · 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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    550 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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    Packt

    Design Leadership Mastery: Elevate Teams and Drive Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Data Storytelling, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Performance Review, People Management, Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, User Experience Design, Systems Thinking, Design Reviews, Influencing, Recruitment, Design, Talent Recruitment, UI/UX Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
  • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University
  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • Leadership Foundations & Personal Development: University of Huddersfield
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System

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