https://www.edx.org/learn/business-management/university-of-oxford-leadership-developme
Course Overview
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Leadership Development (Oxford Saïd Business School) |
| Institution | Saïd Business School, University of Oxford |
| Platform | edX |
| Instructor | Faculty experts from Oxford Saïd Business School |
| Level | All Levels (Beginner to Intermediate) |
| Delivery Type | Self-paced, Fully Online |
| Certificate | Verified Certificate available |
| Certificate Fee | Paid (≈£149 or equivalent; subscription or Enterprise Catalog required) Windpress |
| Access to Content | Self-paced MOOCs on edX (open access via edX Enterprise Catalog) Business edX |
| Duration | ~3 weeks (≈6+ hours) Windpress |
| Effort Required | ~6+ hours total Windpress |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Languages | English |
| Last Update | 2025 rollout content (Summer 2025) Windpress |
2. Learning Outcomes
| No. | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understand core leadership concepts for modern organizations. |
| 2 | Gain insight into motivating teams and driving performance. |
| 3 | Learn adaptive leadership principles and decision-making frameworks. |
| 4 | Develop skills for leading through complexity and change. |
| 5 | Apply leadership theories to real-world business scenarios. |
Outcomes based on typical Leadership Development content offered by Oxford Saïd on edX Business edX
3. Course Modules (Section Breakdown)
Note: edX open courses often don’t publish detailed weekly modules like Coursera, but typical structure based on Leadership Development course design:
| Module | Title / Focus | Topics Covered | Main Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership Essentials | Core leadership models, styles, self-awareness | Video lessons + reflections |
| 2 | Leading Teams | Team motivation, communication, conflict understanding | Case study + practice tasks |
| 3 | Decision-Making & Change | Leading change, uncertainty management | Practical exercises + scenarios |
Typical structure of self-paced leadership modules Business edX
4. Course Materials
| Material Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Video Lectures | Expert-led leadership instruction |
| Readings | Curated articles and frameworks |
| Reflection Tasks | Personal leadership reflection prompts |
| Case Scenarios | Real-world leadership challenges |
| Assessments | Knowledge checks and quizzes |
| Certificate Project | Short applied leadership exercise |
(Modeled on edX’s self-paced leadership course format) Business edX
5. Skills Gained
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Adaptive leadership frameworks |
| Team Management | Communication, motivation, team dynamics |
| Decision-Making | Leading through change and ambiguity |
| Personal Development | Self-awareness, influence leadership |
| Strategy Application | Applying leadership concepts in practice |
Based on leadership course themes and Oxford Saïd offerings Business edX
6. Assessment Structure
| Component | Importance |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | Medium |
| Reflection Activities | High |
| Case/Applied Tasks | High |
| Final Leadership Exercise | Moderate |
(Assessment components based on typical edX leadership courses) Business edX
7. Certificate Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Issuer | edX & Saïd Business School, University of Oxford |
| Verification | Verified digital certificate (with learner identity) |
| Format | Digital certificate |
| Add to LinkedIn | Yes |
| Credential Type | Professional Certificate |
Standard edX verified certificate details Business edX
8. Who This Course Is For
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Emerging Leaders | Professionals stepping into leadership roles |
| Managers | Mid-level managers seeking skill growth |
| Entrepreneurs | Founders leading teams & projects |
| Business Students | Learners building leadership foundations |
| Change Agents | People leading transformation initiatives |
9. Tools & Technologies Used
| Category | Tools / Topics |
|---|---|
| Leadership Models | Adaptive, transformational frameworks |
| Communication | Team engagement methods |
| Decision Tools | Scenario planning for leaders |
| Reflection Tools | Personal leadership assessment |
10. Summary
Leadership Development is a short, self-paced online leadership course from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford offered on edX. It delivers core leadership theory and practical insights into motivation, team management, and adaptive leadership. The course typically runs ~3 weeks with ~6+ hours of content and offers a verified certificate upon completion.

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