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Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.


Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Concision, Engineering Management, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    Prompt Engineering Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Vibe coding, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Ideation, Problem Solving, Automation, Code Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Programming Tools, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Free Will and Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Selecting the Right Customer & Channel

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Data Management, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Guest Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Hotels and Accommodations, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, User Feedback

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nestlé

    Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Marketing, Product Development, Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Diversity Marketing, Marketing Communications, Branding, Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Branding, Storytelling, Influencing, Demography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing : From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Target Market, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Digital Content, Customer Analysis, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Marketing, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Prompt Engineering Mastery: AI CERTs
  • Free Will and Neuroscience: Dartmouth College
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera
  • Selecting the Right Customer & Channel : University of Maryland, College Park
  • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
  • Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen: Nestlé
  • Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices: Packt
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior: University of Arizona

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