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    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

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      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Internal Communications, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Challenges in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Diversity Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Marketing Planning, Culture, Team Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, International Relations, Advertising, Negotiation, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Decision-Making

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Business Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Branding, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Nursing Care, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Technical Communication, Risk Management, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESCP Business School

      Intercultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Business Communication, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Management, IT Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University
    • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
    • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
    • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • Management: Infosec
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Intercultural Management: ESCP Business School
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania

    Why Learn Leadership?

    Leadership involves setting direction, motivating others, and creating environments where people can succeed. It’s essential across industries—from business and education to healthcare and technology. Learning leadership can help you develop communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence skills to lead with confidence and impact.

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