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      EDUCBA

      Agile and Scrum Mastery: Fundamentals to Advanced Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Agile Software Development, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Risk Analysis, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Earned Value Management, Team Management, Backlogs, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Leadership Development, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Business Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Active Listening

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      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, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Teamwork, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Growth Strategies

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Starweaver

      Financial Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Vendor Relationship Management, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Finance, Leadership

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      From Followership to Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence

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      University of Minnesota

      Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Leadership in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Remote Leadership for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Team Performance Management, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

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

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

    • Agile and Scrum Mastery: Fundamentals to Advanced Leadership: EDUCBA
    • Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
    • Financial Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • From Followership to Leadership: EDHEC Business School
    • Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics : University of Minnesota
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver

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