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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership focused on Human Flourishing

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Visionary, Empathy, Relationship Building

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Empowerment, Resilience, Mentorship, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Empathy, Branding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Professionalism, Formal Learning, Personal Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

      4.7
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Agile Methodology

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

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Developing an Agile Team

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 2: Agile Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Critical Thinking

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

    • Leadership focused on Human Flourishing: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders: Duke University
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders: University of Glasgow
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • Developing an Agile Team: University of Colorado System
    • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 2: Agile Leadership: University of Glasgow

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