Free people leadership courses, rated

7 courses, 7 free anywhere in the world, 0 free only in Australia, checked 29 September 2026. 7 courses on people leadership from 3 providers. The highest rated is Career mentoring and coaching from The Open University at 4.1 out of 5.

Courses for managers and team leads: coaching, feedback, managing performance and leading with empathy.

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Career mentoring and coachingThe Open University4.1

An eight-week introductory course on what mentors and career coaches do, the core skills behind the relationship, and how to be a good mentee or mentor.

Free24 hours

Top 5 compared

CourseOur ratingCostTimeCredential
Career mentoring and coaching4.1 / 5Free24 hoursdigital badge and statement of participation (24 CPD points, CPD Standards Office accredited) (free)
Learn Management Best Practices4.1 / 5Free10.83 hoursdigital badge (one Trailhead badge per module) (free)
Empathetic Leadership3.9 / 5Free30 minutesTrailhead digital badge (free)
Workplace coaching and mentoring3.9 / 5Free9 hoursstatement of participation (free)
Hiring employees3.7 / 5Free30 minutesnot stated (not stated)

All 7 courses

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  • The Open University

    Career mentoring and coaching

    4.1
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    24 hours
    Credential
    digital badge and statement of participation (24 CPD points, CPD Standards Office accredited) (free)
    FreeFree badge24 CPD pointsUpdated 2024

    An eight-week introductory course on what mentors and career coaches do, the core skills behind the relationship, and how to be a good mentee or mentor. It helps workers who want to support colleagues' growth and those thinking of taking on a mentoring role.

  • Salesforce Trailhead

    Learn Management Best Practices

    4.1
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    10.83 hours
    Credential
    digital badge (one Trailhead badge per module) (free)
    FreeFree badgesFor managersAbout 11 hours

    An eleven-module trail built on Salesforce's Great Manager Model, covering coaching, feedback, career conversations, engagement and retention, delegation and one-on-ones. It helps new and existing managers develop and keep good people.

  • Salesforce Trailhead

    Empathetic Leadership

    3.9
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    30 minutes
    Credential
    Trailhead digital badge (free)
    FreeFree badge30 minutesNot product specific

    A 30-minute module on bringing empathy into everyday work with a team, from how you communicate to building connection and looking after yourself. It helps team leads and anyone who works closely with others show empathy in practical ways.

  • The Open University

    Workplace coaching and mentoring

    3.9
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    9 hours
    Credential
    statement of participation (free)
    FreeFor managers and trainers9 hoursFree statement of participation

    A course on how workplace development has moved from formal training to ongoing learning, and how coaching and mentoring support it, with practice in basic coaching skills. It suits managers, team leaders and workplace trainers who develop other people.

  • Fair Work Ombudsman

    Hiring employees

    3.7
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    30 minutes
    Credential
    not stated (not stated)
    FreeAustralian governmentUnder 1 hourAustralian workplace law

    A short, free Australian Government course that walks employers and managers through hiring, from deciding whether to hire to inducting, developing and keeping good staff. It is grounded in Australian workplace law and entitlements.

  • Fair Work Ombudsman

    Managing performance

    3.6
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    30 minutes
    Credential
    not stated (not stated)
    FreeAustralian governmentUnder 1 hourNo login needed

    A short, free Australian Government course on setting up performance management, holding performance conversations, running evaluations and recognising good work. It helps managers keep performance high and deal with underperformance fairly.

  • The Open University

    Working in groups and teams

    3.5
    Cost
    Free
    Time
    8 hours
    Credential
    statement of participation (free)
    FreeUniversity course8 hoursFree statement of participation

    A university course on how teams work from start to finish: when to use a group or a team, team roles, the team life cycle, team processes and managing conflict. It helps team members and new managers make teams work better, including newer forms of team.

Questions

How many free people leadership courses are there?
7 of the 7 people leadership courses we rate are fully free, as at our last check.
Which is the quickest?
Empathetic Leadership from Salesforce Trailhead, at about 30 minutes.
Which gives a free certificate?
5 courses give a free certificate. The highest rated are Career mentoring and coaching, Learn Management Best Practices, Empathetic Leadership.

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