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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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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Vendor Management, Change Management, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Forecasting, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication, Home Health Care, Caregiving, Medical Support, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Care, Nursing Basics, Patient Assistance, Respiratory Care, Healthcare Ethics, Hand Hygiene, Pulmonology, Nursing Care, Basic Patient Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alignor

    Diversity Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

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    Johns Hopkins University

    ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Policy Development, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Civil Procedures

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    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Controls, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Change Management

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Doing Business in Latin America

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Needs Assessment, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Personal Development, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Selling with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Communication, Outside Sales, Customer Service

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Competency, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Literacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Governance and Management of IT

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cloud Management, Quality Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Technology Strategies, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Audit Planning, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cloud Computing, Business Priorities, Change Control, Change Management, Resource Management, Internal Controls, Business Intelligence, Compliance Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor
  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Doing Business in Latin America: Universidad de los Andes
  • Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Selling with Confidence: Dell
  • In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University

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