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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 of Leeds

    Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Building Confidence in the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Drive Engagement, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Communication Planning, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Open Mindset, Professional Development, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Retention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, People Analytics, Job Analysis, Business Analysis, Grammar, Customer Support, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Modeling, Change Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Workforce Development, Digital Assets, Commercial Banking, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Integrity, Job Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Programs, Interactive Learning, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Influencing, Accountability, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Delegation Skills, Rapport Building, Leadership and Management, Relationship Building, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Developmental Disabilities, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Patient-centered Care, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Trauma Care, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Empathy, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Active Listening, Healthcare Ethics, Behavior Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compassion, Mental Health

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Forecasting, Mitigation

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), No-Code Development, Digital Transformation, Product Management, System Implementation, Systems Integration, Business Transformation, Cost Management, Business Process, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Leading Corporate-Wide Digital Transformations - SBL 3

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Change Management, Innovation, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning

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

  • Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making: University of Leeds
  • Building Confidence in the Future: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership: Coursera
  • DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners: Packt
  • Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Get Into Blockchain: University of Leeds
  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30: The University of Edinburgh
  • New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills: Starweaver
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera

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