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    • Status: Free
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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      601 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Estrategia Empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SAS

      Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Technical Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership and Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Business Leadership, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Negotiation, Sprint Planning, Conflict Management, Product Requirements, Sprint Retrospectives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supplier Management

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics, Quality Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Team Building, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Development, Customer Analysis, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Data Strategy, Project Implementation, Team Building, Technical Management, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Subcontracting, Business Strategy, Employee Training, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      567 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Estrategia Empresarial: Universidad Austral
    • Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice: SAS
    • Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation: SkillUp EdTech
    • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
    • Supplier Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership

    Leadership courses on Coursera offer a broad array of essential skills including:

    • Core leadership principles and styles
    • Emotional intelligence for effective leadership
    • Conflict resolution and negotiation
    • Team motivation and management
    • Organizational culture and change management
    • Decision-making strategies and problem-solving techniques
    • Communication skills for leaders including public speaking and presentation
    • Strategic planning and innovation‎

    No prior management experience is necessary to begin with beginner leadership courses. The curriculum is designed to accommodate learners at various levels:

    • Beginners can start with foundational leadership theories and practices.
    • Intermediate learners can develop their skills in team dynamics and leadership challenges.
    • Advanced professionals can enhance their strategic leadership abilities and organizational impact.‎

    Leadership courses on Coursera offer a range of credentialing options:

    • Certificates that validate leadership and management skills
    • Professional certificates from top universities and industry leaders
    • Specialized course certificates in areas such as transformational leadership or sustainable leadership practices
    • These credentials can help demonstrate leadership capabilities on your resume or for sharing with potential employers or on professional networks.‎

    Skills acquired from leadership courses can enhance career opportunities across all organizational levels and sectors including:

    • Team Leader
    • Operations Manager
    • Executive Director
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Project Manager
    • Professionals in these roles use leadership skills to guide teams, manage projects, and drive organizational success. ‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including leadership. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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