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Influencing People Courses

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.


Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


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    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    ADVANCED Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Problem Solving, Mindfulness, Decision Making, Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Coaching for Results

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Retention, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Mentorship, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Pre-Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

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    University of Michigan

    Managing Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Getting the Most from Your Spreadsheets with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Google Sheets, Business Solutions, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Data Management, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Report Writing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Office, Geospatial Mapping, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • ADVANCED Emotional Intelligence: Alex Genadinik
  • Coaching for Results: Logical Operations
  • English Pre-Beginner: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • Managing Talent: University of Michigan
  • Getting the Most from Your Spreadsheets with GenAI: Logical Operations

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