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      University of Michigan

      Influencing People

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Relationship Management, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Personal Attributes

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Managing Project Risks and Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Project Performance, Scope Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Social and Human Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Data Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Governance, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Analytics, Crisis Management, Team Oriented, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

      4.8
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      How to Start Your Own Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Financial Statements, Ideation, Business Planning, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Organizational Structure, Income Statement, Innovation, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Balance Sheet, Marketing Planning, Franchising, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Management, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Stress Management, Drug Interaction, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Propositions, Information Technology, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Mentorship, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Health Informatics, Data Sharing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Devops Tools, Information Management, Record Keeping, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Information Technology, Communication

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Finance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Business Management, Business, Leadership and Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Economics, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Economics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Time Management, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, LinkedIn, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Proactivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Influencing People: University of Michigan
    • Managing Project Risks and Changes: University of California, Irvine
    • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
    • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Project Management : IBM
    • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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