Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Writing and Editing, Copywriting, Peer Review, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Target Audience, Writing, Personalized Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Time Management, Analysis, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Storytelling, B2B Sales, Business Marketing, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, Business Communication, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Relationship Management, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Overcoming Objections, Consumer Behaviour, Sales, Storytelling, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Process, Customer Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Analysis, Empathy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Bidding, Budgeting, Facebook
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks