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Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills (Udemy.com)

Master leadership skills and leadership techniques with this highly practical advice and training

Created by: Chris Croft

Last updated November 2025

Our take

Based on the ratings of 112,988 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in November 2025. No course pays to be reviewed.

Chris Croft's leadership course is a short one: 49 lectures across 8 sections, about 3.3 hours in total. The syllabus covers what a leader is, motivation, delegating, and two parts on leadership styles, plus a newer section of updates. It is aimed at anyone who manages at least two people, or expects to soon, and it assumes no prior knowledge. Croft is a UK trainer with an engineering and manufacturing management background, and the material leans on practical tools and printable handouts.

Reviewers keep coming back to the teaching. They call Croft engaging, funny and easy to follow, and several single out the stories and examples that make the ideas stick. The delegation section gets the most specific praise. One reviewer who had taken several leadership courses said this was the first that stayed with them. The criticism is mild but real. A 3-star reviewer felt it was unclear whether the course was for new or experienced managers, too general for one and light on worked examples for the other. Another wanted more role plays for complete beginners.

Four and five stars make up the large majority of the 112,988 ratings, and more than 323,000 students have enrolled. The course was last updated in November 2025, so it is not showing its age. It now includes an AI role play that one reviewer wanted more of. Treat it as a primer, not a deep program. New team leads and first-time managers will get the most from it, while seasoned managers will mostly be filling gaps.

Best forNew or first-time managers who want a quick, practical overview of delegating and motivating a small team.
Skip it ifYou are an experienced manager who wants depth, detailed case studies or advanced material, not a general overview.

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
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.
Cali Carter, a student

Pitched at all levels, but best for first-time or small-team managers; seasoned leaders may find it general.

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What you will learn

  • Become a Master in Leadership
  • Be a better boss, and run a highly effective team
  • Delegate effectively to empower their team
  • Have a healthy work life balance, with a happy environment
  • Understand academic theories surrounding leadership styles and techniques
  • Build a vast array of practical tools to be a fantastic leader
  • Know the difference between delegating styles and which one is appropriate for each situation
  • Feel confident enough to involve employees in decision making and planning
  • Spend more time developing plans and ideas for the future

Course content

8 sections · 49 lectures · 3.3 hours of video 6 quizzes

  1. 1What to Expect 1 free preview2 lectures · 1 min
  2. 2What is a Leader? 2 free previews6 lectures · 1 quiz · 31 min
  3. 3Motivation 2 free previews8 lectures · 1 quiz · 43 min
  4. 4Leadership Styles Part 1 1 free preview4 lectures · 1 quiz · 12 min
  5. 5Delegating 2 free previews8 lectures · 1 quiz · 37 min
  6. 6Leadership Styles Part 2 2 free previews11 lectures · 2 quizzes · 32 min
  7. 7Wrap Up4 lectures · 5 min
  8. 8NEW: Latest Content Updates6 lectures · 29 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Anyone who manages at least two people
  • Company founders or leaders
  • Those aiming for leadership roles in the future

What you need before you start

  • No prior knowledge of the subject is required
  • Examples of leadership experiences would be helpful to draw on
  • Some of the materials you may wish to print

How it compares

Against the other 230 rated Udemy courses in Leadership & Management on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews112,988#1 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length3.3 hourslonger than 72% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 57% of them

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Course Description

Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

Master leadership skills and leadership techniques with this highly practical advice and training


Leadership is often seen as an elusive or complex skill, but with this practical course you'll soon have it mastered. Whether you're managing a small team or an entire business this course will build essential skills for your time management, team motivation, and personal happiness. Leadership is an essential skill at home, at work, and in every stage of your career. If you're in charge of two or more people at work, this course could change your life.


Chris Croft is an international speaker, and widely published author, who's been teaching Leadership Skills to companies for over 20 years. He's taught all over the world, as well as online, and has an entertaining and practical teaching style. This course is guaranteed to keep you engaged and amused, and teach you life changing skills for home and work.


This Leadership course covers everything you need to know from delegating and motivating, differing leadership styles, keeping your finger on the pulse, and planning the future of your business. It looks at lots of real life examples (some of which will definitely get you laughing) and gives practical tools you can use right away to get better results.


The course overview includes:

  • What makes a great leader

  • How to motivate teams and personalise your approach

  • Which common mistakes will instantly crush your credibility

  • Creating the perfect balance of delegating and monitoring

  • Building confidence and skills into your employees

  • Key academic theories made practical

  • Why being replaceable is a good thing

  • And lots lots more!

By becoming great at leadership, not only will you pave the way for future promotion, you'll also have a better work/life balance, and a much happier team.


This course comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.

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Instructor Details

Chris Croft

Chris Croft is one of the UK's leading trainers and provides a wide variety of courses designed to involve, inspire and motivate people of all levels. To date Chris has trained some 87,000 people in person and millions online. His video courses are some of the most viewed in the world.


Chris has come from an Engineering background, with a masters degree from Cambridge University, qualifying as a Chartered Engineer, and working as a senior manager in manufacturing for 10 years. He gained an MBA and worked as a university lecturer for four years before starting his own training company 25 years ago.

Chris runs face to face courses in the UK, does zoom training for companies anywhere in the world, and makes video courses in his own studio. You can follow him on Linkedin and YouTube, and he has 18 books on Amazon.


Chris is passionate about practical and fun education with courses that are memorable, entertaining and immediately actionable.

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Reviews

4.6

112,988 ratings on Udemy

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By Dana Eileen Amarillo Rey on 9/1/2026

This training has helped me strengthen my leadership skills, especially in delegation, motivation, and empowering others. I’ve become more confident in involving my team and creating an environment where people feel valued and capable. Reaching the halfway point has already made a positive impact on how I will lead.

By Thinley Dorji on 9/1/2026

I am really enjoying taking this course on Leadership. While i feel i already have few qualities of leadership, there are many more to discover and put into practice. As a class teacher, this course will immensely benefit me in better leading my class members. Delegating everyone with some roles and responsibilities with trust and empowerment is what i can practice immediately.

By Cali Carter on 8/28/2026

I 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.

By Jean-Francois Masse on 8/13/2026

As a new supervisor working my way into a management role this course was exactly what I needed. I started the course thinking I was doing a good job with delegation but I quickly realized that I could make some significant improvements here and delegate even more than I currently do. I also really appreciated all of the aids that were provided during this course, with the main standouts being the Regular Management Tasks and the Situational Leadership model.

By Khaled Bhuiyan on 8/11/2026

Excellent 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.

By Douglas Townsley on 8/10/2026

The course covered everything but it seemed unsure who it was aimed at. If it was for experienced managers to fill gaps then it was too general. And likewise if it was for new managers it didn't have enough working examples, very soon the information begins to wash over you without context. The one exception was the AI role play, it would be good to see more of these and instead of just a quiz it could help you to build with each new bit.

By Sharletta Johnson on 8/6/2026

I've learned the difference between the enthusiastic, experienced, lacking confidence and bored people in my work environment. This will definitely help me in the future. It has given me a new way to approach, coach and teach.

By Abdulfatai Ibrahim on 8/4/2026

Yes this training is reawakening of some of the things i do and strengthening me to remain firm to taking the right decision at the right time and also remembering me that am responsible for whatever happen in my coverage area. The training has also thought me new leadership styles and needs for delegation.

By Chad Mirandilla on 6/29/2026

I've learned a lot from this Practical Leadership Skills Training. It gave me valuable insights into my strengths and, more importantly, highlighted the areas where I still need to grow and improve as a leader. The lessons were practical, easy to understand, and applicable to real-life situations. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop their leadership skills.

By Angelica A on 6/23/2026

Just in the opening and I hear his voice, I am all ears. I like how clear his voice is and how he makes it more fun to listen just by adding up stories and examples which make it easier to understand. I am not familiar with all the leadership styles - what its called and how to apply it to my role as a Supervisor - but by listening to his stories where he applies all those Leadership styles were quite insightful. Will definitely check some of Chris' courses. Thank you!

By Katarzyna Rogoz on 11/15/2020

Profound, wise and insightful! Great practical examples! I've personally enjoyed a lot Chris's passion and gripping style of storytelling.
Every leader should go through this course. It's worth time and money invested!

By Rafael Zorzo on 11/8/2020

The course is clear and direct. It presents topics with simplicity and uses intuitive examples to illustrate what needs to be discussed.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100