• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Leadership

    Leadership Courses

    Leadership courses can help you learn how to guide teams, make strategic decisions, and inspire others toward shared goals in any professional setting.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Leadership Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Financial Forecasting, Leadership and Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      689 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Team Management, Record Keeping, Clinical Leadership, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Information Management, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Certified Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cost Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      766 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Change Management, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Nursing Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Safety Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Business Writing, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Mental Health, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Cooperation, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The George Washington University

      Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Training, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      IESE Business School

      Claves para Gestionar Personas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Brainstorming, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Return On Investment, Data Strategy, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Ideation, Business Strategy, Scalability, Business Transformation, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      505 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to leadership

    leadership and management
    leadership skills
    leadership development
    leadership training
    leadership and team management
    leadership and communication
    leadership strategies for ai and generative ai
    leadership and organizational behavior
    1…262728…148

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

    • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Certified Project Manager: SkillUp EdTech
    • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
    • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
    • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok