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    • Status: Free
      Free

      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Brand Management, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Product Testing, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      IBM

      IBM Product Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Product Roadmaps, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Prioritization, Virtual Teams, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Culture Transformation, Project Management, Process Mapping, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Contract Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Pennsylvania

      People Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Retention, Staff Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Network Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Scheduling, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Sprint Planning

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Minnesota

      Preparing to Manage Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Compensation Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Google

      Gestión de Proyectos de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Project Documentation, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Copenhagen Business School

      An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Human Learning, Customer Insights, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Global Procurement and Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Supply Management, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Partnership, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      IESE Business School

      Claves para Gestionar Personas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Recruitment, Compensation Management, Talent Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resource Policies, Employee Performance Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Performance Appraisal, Succession Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • IBM Product Owner: IBM
    • Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
    • Gestión de Proyectos de Google: Google
    • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership

    Leadership courses on Coursera offer a broad array of essential skills including:

    • Core leadership principles and styles
    • Emotional intelligence for effective leadership
    • Conflict resolution and negotiation
    • Team motivation and management
    • Organizational culture and change management
    • Decision-making strategies and problem-solving techniques
    • Communication skills for leaders including public speaking and presentation
    • Strategic planning and innovation‎

    No prior management experience is necessary to begin with beginner leadership courses. The curriculum is designed to accommodate learners at various levels:

    • Beginners can start with foundational leadership theories and practices.
    • Intermediate learners can develop their skills in team dynamics and leadership challenges.
    • Advanced professionals can enhance their strategic leadership abilities and organizational impact.‎

    Leadership courses on Coursera offer a range of credentialing options:

    • Certificates that validate leadership and management skills
    • Professional certificates from top universities and industry leaders
    • Specialized course certificates in areas such as transformational leadership or sustainable leadership practices
    • These credentials can help demonstrate leadership capabilities on your resume or for sharing with potential employers or on professional networks.‎

    Skills acquired from leadership courses can enhance career opportunities across all organizational levels and sectors including:

    • Team Leader
    • Operations Manager
    • Executive Director
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Project Manager
    • Professionals in these roles use leadership skills to guide teams, manage projects, and drive organizational success. ‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including leadership. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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