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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Measure What Matters

      OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      635 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Property Management Systems, Customer Complaint Resolution, Operational Excellence, Customer Insights, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      864 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      353 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Coordination, Project Management, Personal Development, Process Analysis, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Concision, Report Writing, Constructive Feedback, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Team Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Management Skills for New Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
    • Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership : EDHEC Business School
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership: Arizona State University

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