Courses in influencing people can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building strategies. You can build skills in active listening, crafting compelling messages, and adapting your approach to different audiences. Many courses introduce tools such as social media platforms for outreach, presentation software for impactful storytelling, and analytics tools to measure engagement and effectiveness.

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Conflict Management, People Management, Drive Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process, Collaboration, Active Listening, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Safety Culture, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Creativity, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Content Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Social Media, Vocabulary, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Technology Solutions, Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Creativity, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Governance, People Management, Team Building, Team Management, Relationship Management, Financial Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Business Operations, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement and Optimization, Telecommuting, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Automation, Change Management, Data Security, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks