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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Professional Work Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      MBA Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Financial Data, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Accounting, Business Modeling, Change Management, Business Economics, Project Management, Business Strategies, Global Marketing, B2B Sales

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Technology Strategies, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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

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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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Technical Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

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      LearnKartS

      Models, Methods, and Artifacts

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Organizational Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Case Studies, Innovation, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Change Management, Learning Strategies, Stress Management, Time Management, Branding, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • MBA Essentials: University of Glasgow
    • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University
    • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
    • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University
    • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Models, Methods, and Artifacts: LearnKartS
    • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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