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      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Decision Making, People Development, Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Team Motivation, Goal Setting

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Team Management, Team Leadership, Talent Management, Team Motivation, Talent Pipelining, Team Building, Visionary, Performance Appraisal, Influencing, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Teamwork, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Management, Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Recognizing Others, Employee Onboarding, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Performance Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Team Management, Team Building, Behavior Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Influencing, Culture

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

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      University of Michigan

      Influencing People

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Relationship Management, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Personal Attributes

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Conflict Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Project Management, Communication, Project Management Life Cycle, Influencing, Workflow Management, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Decision Making, Coaching

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Management Skills for New Managers

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

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Mentorship, People Development, Professional Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Communication, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GitLab

      How to Manage a Remote Team

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Workforce Management, Collaboration, Process Development, Communication, Business Strategy

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Performance Review, Compensation Analysis, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies

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

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Strategy, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Training, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Branding

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular managing people courses

    • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
    • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People: IESE Business School
    • Influencing People: University of Michigan
    • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
    • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
    • How to Manage a Remote Team: GitLab
    • Game Theory: Stanford University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Managing People

    "Learning how to manage people will prepare you for a position as a manager. Managers are needed in every industry, and people in these positions tend to fit into one of three categories.

    Top-level management includes positions such as president, chief operating officer, chief executive officer, and board of directors. In one of these positions, you'll make decisions that affect the direction of the organization. For example, top-level managers establish long-term goals and objectives for the company.

    Middle-level managers usually oversee operations of specific departments or regional facilities. For instance, a district manager of a grocery store chain is a mid-level manager. In this position, you'll take actions that help the organization meet the goals set by top-level leadership. You'll also report your department's successes and shortcomings with higher managers.

    Lower-level management includes positions such as supervisor and shift manager. These are team leaders who offer daily guidance and assignments to workers. These managers also have a hand in the hiring process and address team conflicts and employee grievances."‎

    Managing others requires traits such as confidence, empathy, patience, firmness, and decisiveness. A manager's mood will often set the tone for other workers, so you'll need an optimistic yet practical personality to maintain worker morale. An aptitude for organizing people and delegating tasks is essential.

    When challenges arise, you'll need to be flexible and decisive enough to make adjustments and guide the team through new procedures. When projects fail, you'll need to be willing to take responsibility. Effective managers are also honest and inspiring and serve as role models.‎

    Online courses in management will help you develop practical skills such as conducting interviews, addressing conflict, analyzing worker performance, and setting priorities. You'll also learn a variety of ways to motivate and influence others. Some courses will focus on remote work and the challenges that come with managing teams from a distance. Most of these lessons come in the form of online video lectures and reading assignments.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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