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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Workplace inclusivity, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      إدارة المشروع: أساسيات النجاح

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Reporting, Communication, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Leadership, Business Ethics, Professional Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, People Development, Visionary, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

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

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Communication

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

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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

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World: The University of Notre Dame
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
    • إدارة المشروع: أساسيات النجاح: University of California, Irvine
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan

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