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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leadership for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Professional Development, Mentorship, Leadership, Business Process, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Change, Communication, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Influencing, Team Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation

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

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      467 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      861 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics, Mortgage Loans

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

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      The University of Notre Dame

      The Discipline of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Influencing, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Expectation Management, Decision Making

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership focused on Human Flourishing

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

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

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

    • Leadership for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
    • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis

    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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