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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      Learning and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Train The Trainer, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, On-The-Job Training, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Team Building, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Human Capital, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Recruitment, Employee Engagement

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Adaptability, Accountability, Coaching

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intel

      Leader of Learning Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Virtual Environment, Curriculum Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Learning and Development: HRCI
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Talent: University of Michigan
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
    • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
    • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera Instructor Network

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