This specialization is intended for learners new to leadership studies who are capable of navigating upper-level general education courses. The specialization includes three courses--The Ethical Leader, The Persuasive Leader, and The Creative Leader--which collectively include the history of the idea of leadership, leadership and artificial itelligence, and agile leadership. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
Leadership: An Introduction Specialization
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Leadership: An Introduction Specialization
Learn the Foundations of Leadership Studies. Engage current thinking about leadership, including basic definitions; ethical, persuasive, and creative leadership; agile leadership; and leadership and artificial itelligence.
Instructor: Christopher Dreisbach
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(23 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Agile Project Management
- Cultural Diversity
- Leadership and Management
- Decision Making
- Persuasive Communication
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Business Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Business Ethics
- Leadership
- Influencing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
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Taught in English
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
The history of leadership theory
Types of leadership
The difference between ethical and unethical leadership
Skills you'll gain
Category: Leadership
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Decision Making
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Analysis
What you'll learn
The nature of persuasive leadership.
How to assess leadership.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Leadership
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Communication
Category: Decision Making
Category: Influencing
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Business Leadership
What you'll learn
The nature of creative leadership
How to assess creative leadership
Skills you'll gain
Category: Leadership
Category: Creativity
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Collaboration
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Innovation
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Leadership and Management
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Frequently asked questions
It is recommended that you take the courses in this order: The Ethical Leader, The Persuasive Leader, The Creative Leader
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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