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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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    Duke University

    Emphasizing Christian Formation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Adult Education, Community Outreach, Community Development, Curriculum Development, Compassion, Lifelong Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tinder

    Let's Talk Consent

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Assertiveness, Tactfulness, Empowerment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Safety and Security, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Professional Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    8 Most Controversial Terms in AI, Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    O Futuro do trabalho e o novo papel do executivo

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Professional Development, Business Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Concision

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Empodérate y cree en ti mismo

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Positivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emphasizing Christian Formation: Duke University
  • Better Learning: American Psychological Association
  • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Let's Talk Consent: Tinder
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • 8 Most Controversial Terms in AI, Explained: Coursera
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Food and Wine Pairing: The State University of New York
  • O Futuro do trabalho e o novo papel do executivo: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Managing Conflict : Arizona State University

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