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      University of Michigan

      Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Success

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Communication For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Engineering Management, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Decision Making, Adaptability

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Community Development, Mindfulness, Leadership, Adaptability, Stress Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Critical Thinking, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Healing with the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      971 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Church Administration Theology and Time Management

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Higher Education

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Autoliderazgo y gestión de emociones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
    • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
    • Church Administration Theology and Time Management: Duke University

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