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This list is for first-time managers, team leads who were promoted for doing the work well, and anyone who wants to lead people better. Our leadership and management category lists 160 courses. These ten are the ones we would buy for each step: the basics of leading, your first months as a manager, and the hard parts like delegation, feedback, difficult conversations and conflict. They have over 335,000 student reviews between them and every one is rated 4.4 or higher. We weighted student reviews over update dates; four were updated in 2026 and the oldest in September 2024.
Every rating, review count, length and last-update date on this page comes from our catalogue and is refreshed with it. The pros and cons are written by CourseDuck’s editors from the course syllabus and a sample of the written student reviews, and checked against both; no course pays to be on this list. Udemy prices move with its sales, so treat the price on each card as the current one, not a fixed one.
How to pick
- You are leading people for the first time: New Manager: The Basics and More of Being a Great Leader.
- You want the basics of leadership in an afternoon: Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills, or the 91-minute Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader.
- You want a long, broad management course: Management Skills Training for New & Experienced Managers.
- You keep doing the work yourself: Effective Delegation for New Managers.
- You have to give hard feedback: Giving and Receiving Feedback, then How to Have Difficult Conversations.
- Your team keeps clashing: Mastering Conflict Management and Resolution at Work.
- You want to work on how you come across: Leadership: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader.
- Your team is remote: How to Manage & Influence Your Virtual Team.
Start here: the basics of leading
1. Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills
Chris Croft’s course is the most-reviewed course in our leadership category and a good first one: about 3.3 hours over 49 lectures on what a leader is, motivation, delegating and choosing a leadership style, with printable handouts and six quizzes. It is aimed at anyone who manages at least two people or soon will. It was updated in November 2025 and has about 113,000 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call him engaging and funny and single out the delegation section. A three-star reviewer found it too general for experienced managers, and practice is largely left to you.
Pros
- Croft’s humor and stories keep it engaging, and reviewers say the ideas actually stick
- The delegation section gives clear steps to follow, and reviewers single it out for praise
- Printable handouts give reviewers something to reuse after the videos end
- Short at about 3.3 hours, with no prior knowledge needed
Cons
- Reviewers say it is general and unsure whether it targets new or experienced managers
- Light on worked examples and role plays for complete beginners
- Only six quizzes and no assignments, so practice is largely left to the learner
What students say
Cali CarterI really enjoyed this course. I've taken several leadership courses and none of them really stuck with me. But this one did! I have tons of ideas on how to apply the principles to my new position, and really appreciated all the handouts for later use. Plus the instructor kept me laughing throughout.
Khaled BhuiyanExcellent commentary of information about how to become a great leader was awesome, this presenter presented all the materials in an unique way which i experienced for the first time, thoroughly enjoyed the whole lecture and learned a lot. Again, amazing way of delivering the courses in this training.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
2. Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader
This is the quickest overview here: about 91 minutes over 57 short lectures on manager versus leader, leadership styles, followership, team building, trust, communication and influence, with seven exercises such as writing a personal vision statement. It is published by Life Progression Project and taught by Dr. Lorraine Wiseman. It was updated in July 2026 and has about 46,600 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call it clear and simple. It skims each topic and has no quizzes, so experienced managers looking for advanced material may find it light.
Pros
- Short enough to finish in a sitting: 91 minutes in 57 small lectures
- Reviewers call the explanations clear, concise and simple to follow
- Seven exercises, including writing a personal vision statement
- Covers followership, trust, creativity and influence, not just styles
Cons
- Light on depth; the 91 minutes skim each topic quickly
- No quizzes or assessments to check what you picked up
- One reviewer wanted more visuals, and another could not find the attachments
What students say
Anonymized UserWell crafted course, tailor specifically to discover ourselve as a leader, how to lead to make an impact as a leader. Recommended for everyone who are in a leadership position and for those who looking to transit to leadership role.!!!
Mohamed ShehataAs a manager, I found this course very beneficial in strengthening my consulting and leadership skills. The content improved my understanding of stakeholder engagement, active listening, problem-solving techniques, and building trusted advisor relationships.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
Your first months as a manager
3. New Manager: The Basics and More of Being a Great Leader
Markus Amanto’s course is a starter kit for people who have just been promoted: about 7.7 hours over 157 lectures, opening with a plan for your first 94 days, then feedback, communication, group dynamics, conflict, motivation, delegation, coaching, decisions, time and performance reviews, with 18 quizzes and role-play exercises. It was updated in December 2025 and has about 19,500 reviews at 4.6, with only 218 at one or two stars. Reviewers call it practical, and one praises the new manager checklist. Some topics get quick treatment (delegation is 17 minutes), and the role plays reportedly do not work on iPads.
Pros
- Opens with a step by step plan for the first 94 days as a manager
- Over 100 downloadable resources, and one reviewer praises the new manager checklist
- Role play exercises and 18 quizzes give practice, not just talking heads
- Covers delegation, coaching, conflict and performance reviews in plain, usable terms
Cons
- Role play exercises reportedly can’t be completed on mobile devices like iPads
- Operations planning is only 12 minutes and delegation 17, so depth is limited
- Not meant for managers past the two year mark, or for budgeting and slideshow skills
What students say
Heather FordSo far, so good. I'm only a few sections in, but what he has said makes a lot of sense, and I appreciate all the resources, especially the new manager checklist!
Benjamin HamiltonPerfect for new managers - practical, actionable, and immediately useful. The frameworks (coaching, delegation, conflict) are easy to apply from day one. Highly recommended!
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
4. Management Skills Training for New & Experienced Managers
Lawrence M. Miller’s course is the longer, broader option: about 12 hours over 91 lectures, from delegation and motivation through coaching, difficult conversations and discipline to team facilitation, conflict resolution and process improvement, with 12 quizzes and thirteen exercises to try on a real team. It was updated in January 2025 and has about 28,200 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call it practical and easy to apply at work. It has a strong lean management slant, and the exercises assume you have a team or a coach to practice with.
Pros
- Thirteen exercises to try on a real team or with a coach
- Reviewers call the lessons practical and easy to apply at work
- Twelve quizzes reinforce the lessons, according to reviewers
- Covers motivation, coaching, discipline, conflict and process improvement in one place
Cons
- One reviewer called parts surface talk and doubted the case for co-located teams
- Strong lean management slant that may not suit every workplace
- Exercises assume a team or coach, and the Green Belt needs a portfolio sent to the author
What students say
Farah DixonThis course was excellent to relate to. Mr. Miller reminded me of a few managers in my organization who really cared about developing people and creating power teams to achieve greatness.
Felix MuraiI like the practical examples being used in the lesson. Although the industries referenced may not be reflective of my industry, I am able to apply the key thematic areas that I can apply in my organization
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
5. Effective Delegation for New Managers
Hassan Osman’s delegation course is a 36-minute checklist in 15 short lectures: what to delegate and to whom, how to brief the task, and how to check in and give feedback afterwards. It was last updated in September 2024, but it is about habits, not software. It has about 11,600 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers like that there is no filler, and one turned it into a template for their team. The volume varies between videos, there are no quizzes, and there are few examples of delegated work going wrong.
Pros
- Lectures run about two minutes each, 36 minutes total, so it fits in one sitting
- Clear before, during and after structure that one reviewer turned into a team template
- No filler or stories, with a recap at the end of each section
- More than 10,000 of 11,568 ratings are four or five stars
Cons
- Volume levels differ from video to video, and some intro and outro audio is quiet
- No quizzes or exercises, and few examples of delegation going wrong
- Slides can feel flat, and the last update was September 2024
What students say
Uzair HasanThe template brought this from a 4.5 star to 5 star. Wasn't sure what to think when I saw a sub 1 hour course, but the material really carried it's value. Well worth the money and time.
Deborah A HullingsVery helpful with the templates, examples and process. It will help when I think about delegating work and projects. Thank you!
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
The hard parts: feedback, difficult conversations and conflict
6. Giving and Receiving Feedback for Management and Leadership
Lawrence Miller’s second course on this list is about one skill: about 70 minutes over 20 lectures on the habits of good managers, a simple model for giving feedback, and a short section on receiving it. It was updated in February 2026 and has about 15,700 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call it concise and commonsense. There are no quizzes or exercises, some wanted real-life examples and more depth, and the graphics look dated.
Pros
- Only 70 minutes over 20 short lectures, easy to finish in one sitting
- Gives a structured model for feedback, plus action plans and accountability
- Covers receiving feedback too, in its own section, not just giving it
- One reviewer calls Miller’s explanations simple and straight to the point
Cons
- No quizzes or assignments, so applying the model is left to the viewer
- Some reviewers wanted real-life examples and more depth than the lectures give
- Graphics look dated, and one reviewer found the tone broad and very American
What students say
Rebecca I. VegaGreat information. I like the way he explains things. Simple and straight to the point. I have read some of his books. It helps a lot.
Javier Isaac Plascencia PérezBuena información la que se comparte, solamente sería idal que se actualizaran los gráficos ya que da la impresión que son de hace muchos años.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
7. How to Have Difficult Conversations: Beginner’s Guide
Markus Amanto’s second course here is for the talks managers dread: about 68 minutes over 45 short lectures on preparing, seven questions to ask yourself, mindset, and the conversation itself, with quizzes closing the main sections. It was updated in March 2026 and has about 20,600 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call it clear and practical, and one says it helped them calm down before a hard talk. One reviewer found the delivery slow, another found nothing new in it, and it is not meant to cover the legal or cultural side of these conversations.
Pros
- Short lectures across 8 sections, easy to squeeze in around other work
- Reviewers call it clear and practical, with examples they can apply at work
- Covers preparation, mindset, and phrases for opening and closing the talk
- One reviewer says it helped them feel calmer before a hard conversation
Cons
- The instructor speaks slowly, one reviewer needed 1.25x speed to sound normal
- One reviewer called it nothing new, so it may feel like a repeat for experienced hands
- Not aimed at experienced people wanting the legal and cultural side of tough talks
What students say
Sylvia BrownYes. I am very big on communication with my employees and I really see the need to have more tools when preparing to launch into a conversation with a difficult topic.
Steven St. LaurentCourse was very helpful, gave lots of good things to help me change and to think about when having a conversation with not just another employee but with other people as well.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
8. Mastering Conflict Management and Resolution at Work
Dr. Priya Nalkur, a psychologist and executive coach, starts with your own past conflicts and your default defensive style, then gives tools for staying calm in the moment and for repairing the relationship afterwards: about 67 minutes over 19 lectures, with four quizzes and AI role plays. It was updated in May 2025 and has about 31,900 reviews at 4.4. Reviewers like the self-awareness part. Some wanted more tools and real-world examples, and the lowest ratings complain that the CPE assessment does not show which answers were wrong.
Pros
- Self-reflection on your own conflict style, with defensive reactions one reviewer said they recognized in themselves
- Calm, confident delivery from Dr. Nalkur that one reviewer found reassuring to listen to
- Interactive role plays with AI that one reviewer said helped spot strengths and weak spots
- Short at 67 minutes, with a section on repairing trust and apologizing after a fight
Cons
- Reviewers wanted more tools and real-world examples, and one found the explanations lengthy
- The CPE assessment reportedly doesn’t show which answers were wrong, which frustrated the lowest raters
- Only about an hour, so it stays introductory with no video of others practicing
What students say
Ernie Widianty RahardjoIt's gaves complete package not only explanation, it also contains exercise, reflection. however the explanation is a bit lenghty for me, and I expect that it shows some video that shows the practice of others.
Shahidah JohnsonHonestly, I had never thought of conflict in this manner before, so it has given me a new perspective. So far, I learned of some useful tips for handling conflict especially, recognizing how to manage defensiveness.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
Emotional intelligence and remote teams
9. Leadership: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Robin Hills teaches emotional intelligence for people who lead people: about 6.8 hours over 117 lectures on energy, behavioural preferences, coaching, leadership styles, conflict and virtual teams, with Myers Briggs woven through. It was updated in June 2026 and has about 18,800 reviews at 4.5. Reviewers say it improved their communication and confidence at work. Two found the narration AI-sounding, and with three quizzes it is not very interactive.
Pros
- Covers coaching, conflict and virtual leadership in short lectures
- Reviewers say it improved communication, confidence and workplace knowledge
- Content is current, with newer surveys and AI concerns, last updated June 2026
- Hills is praised by reviewers as great at conveying information
Cons
- Two reviewers found the narration AI sounding and hard to focus on
- Not very interactive, with only three quizzes and a few short practical activities
- The personality types key confuses some, and the quiz 3 interface is irritating
What students say
Joaquín Sabas Pérez AcostaMuy detallado y con paradas en puntos claves para no perdernos y recordar los conceptos y principios básicos de este curso
Maya SheteMy experience with this course was very good, and it was a good match for me.It helped me improve my communication skills ,confidence and workplace knowledge.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
10. How to Manage & Influence Your Virtual Team
Hassan Osman’s other course is for managers whose team is remote: about 3.2 hours over 38 lectures on communication psychology, persuasion, meetings, choosing technology, trust, and email and phone technique, with an action step after every lecture and copy-and-paste scripts. It was last updated in September 2024 and has about 29,900 reviews at 4.6. Reviewers call it clear and to the point. Some find it dated, with little on chat tools or Zoom, and the delivery is slides with a voice-over.
Pros
- Every lecture ends with an action step, plus copy-and-paste scripts and templates
- Nine short sections, none over 34 minutes, so it fits into a few evenings
- Reviewers call it clear, well organized, and easy to follow
- Cites studies on virtual work, with eight quizzes reinforcing the material
Cons
- Last updated September 2024; reviewers say instant messaging and Zoom get little coverage
- Delivery is slides with a voice over, and some reviewers find it dry or slow
- Some reviewers call parts obvious, and one found the tactics manipulative
What students say
Jacobina KambondeI am motivated by pursue this course in order to strengthen my knowledge and skills in both any new assign positions and to support my academic and professional goals and development.
Ajay WadhiaIt is good but as expected doesn't apply in all scenarios. e.g. email part has become less important in current times. Tools available today are much more sophisticated and integrate all features and needs in one place.
Reviews from students, via this course's page on CourseDuck.
Where to go next
Every course above has a full page on CourseDuck with its syllabus, our take and more student reviews; the cards link to them. The rest sit in our leadership and management category, which ranks every course we list by student reviews. Related guides: the best communication skills courses for presenting, writing and negotiating, the best project management courses if you also run projects, the best HR courses if hiring is part of the job, and the 10 best Udemy courses across every subject.
