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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Action Oriented, Mental Concentration, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Accountability, Productivity, Mindfulness, Time Management, Prioritization, Positivity, Motivational Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    FAIR Institute

    Executive Communication and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Collaboration, Negotiation, Trustworthiness, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Active Listening, Adaptability

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

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Growth Mindedness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Management Training And Development, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Use Basecamp for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Timelines, Project Schedules, Human Resources Management and Planning, Procurement

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Sustainable Business, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Executive Communication and Governance: FAIR Institute
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Use Basecamp for Project Management: Coursera Project Network
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver

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