Leadership Essentials

Master the essentials of leadership with practical skills to build trust, navigate workplace challenges, and lead with confidence.

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Certification Overview

In this collection of micro-credentials, participants will gain practical leadership skills such as:


  • Authentic Leadership – Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making to lead with confidence and integrity.
  • Communication & Coaching – Build coaching skills, deliver impactful feedback, and navigate conflicts to support individual and team growth.
  • Leading Through Change – Understand leadership styles and change management strategies to lead effectively in evolving environments.
  • Fostering a Collaborative Culture – Inspire trust, engagement, and continuous improvement through intentional leadership practices.


By completing this collection, you’ll gain practical, people-first leadership skills that you can apply immediately.


Micro-Credentials in Leadership Essentials

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Authentic Leadership

Develop a leadership style rooted in self-awareness, values, and purpose to inspire trust and drive meaningful impact.

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Self-awareness Purpose-driven Leadership Influence
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Building Emotional Intelligence

Strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills to enhance communication, collaboration, and team dynamics.

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Key Skills:
Self-regulation Empathy Relationship Management
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Change Management

Build skills to navigate change with confidence, supporting individuals and teams through transitions with empathy and clarity.

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Key Skills:
Stakeholder Management Communication Resilience
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Coaching Conversations

Gain foundational coaching skills such as active listening, presence, and powerful questioning to foster individual and team growth.

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Key Skills:
Active Listening Powerful Questioning Presence
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Impactful Feedback

Learn to give and receive feedback effectively, creating a culture of continuous learning and development.

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Key Skills:
Constructive Feedback Growth Mindset Building Trust
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Leadership Styles

Explore different leadership approaches, understand their impact, and learn how to adapt your style to various situations and team needs.

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Key Skills:
Adaptive Leadership Situational Awareness Decision-making
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Navigating Conflict

Develop strategies to address and resolve workplace conflict constructively, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

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Key Skills:
Conflict De-escalation Negotiation Reframing

Who Is This Collection For?

  • New & Aspiring Leaders – Build a strong foundation in essential leadership skills to lead with confidence from day one.
  • Managers & Team Leads – Strengthen your ability to inspire, coach, and guide teams through change, feedback, and conflict.
  • HR & People Leaders – Acquire skills to cultivate a healthy, people-first culture through emotional intelligence, coaching, and impactful feedback.
  • Project & Program Managers – Learn leadership strategies to adapt to different situations, manage change, and engage stakeholders effectively.
  • Consultants & Coaches – Enhance your ability to facilitate growth, develop authentic leadership, and navigate team dynamics with confidence.