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.

Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Team Management, Decision Making, Performance Improvement, Organizational Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, People Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Compassion, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Inquiries, Emotional Intelligence, Selling Techniques, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Personalized Service, Negotiation, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Communication, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Adaptability, Team Management, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Business Communication, Professionalism, Collaboration, Communication, Assertiveness, Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, People Management, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assurance, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks