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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Culture-Driven Team Building

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Labor Compliance, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Innovation, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security Manager Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
    • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
    • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University
    • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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    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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