Leadership: Getting Started

Leadership skills can be learned, practiced, and improved. This course introduces you to some of the most important leadership skills you can work on, modeled by organizational leaders and talked about by leadership thought leaders.

Leadership skills are in demand across the world, and in every organization. In this course, Leadership: Getting Started, you’ll learn what leadership skills can add value to your career. First, you’ll explore what leadership is, contrasting it with management, and learning about leadership styles. Next, you’ll learn about leadership principles from leadership thought leaders, and from outstanding leaders in industry. Finally, you’ll discover how to apply leadership ideas regardless of your title. When you're finished with this course, you’ll have knowledge of leadership skills that can help your career and teams you lead.