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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Leadership, Advocacy, Executive Presence, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Health Policy, Team Leadership, Telehealth, Health Care Administration, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Leadership Development, New Product Development, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Project Management, Decision Making, Team Motivation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Creativity, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Team Performance Management, Storytelling, Resilience, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Persistence, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership, Psychology, Change Management, Coaching

      4.8
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, Product Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Usability Testing, Project Management Life Cycle, Innovation, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Leadership

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Patience, Resilience, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Mental Concentration, Psychology, Optimism, Goal Setting, Initiative and Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Measure What Matters

      OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Performance Measurement, Recognizing Others, Prioritization, Productivity, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Collaboration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      625 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethical Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Data Ethics, Crisis Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Business Ethics, Diversity Programs, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Integrity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Economics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Prioritization, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Active Listening, Professional Development, Goal-Oriented, Productivity, Team Management, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Culture, Self-Awareness

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

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Project Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
    • IBM Product Manager: IBM
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
    • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
    • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI

    Why Learn Leadership?

    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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