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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Skillshare

      Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Body Language for Effective Leadership Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Rapport Building, Executive Presence, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Trustworthiness

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Philanthropy, Case Studies, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Project - Monitoring and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Quality Management, Procurement, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Communications, Subcontracting, Supplier Management, Quality Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Earned Value Management, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Planning, Team Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Business Risk Management, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Program Evaluation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Prioritization, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics, Tree Maps, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Histogram

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership: Skillshare
    • Body Language for Effective Leadership Communication: EDUCBA
    • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
    • Project - Monitoring and Control: L&T EduTech
    • Project Leadership: Prioritizing, Managing Risks, Evaluating: Coursera Instructor Network

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