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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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    LearnKartS

    CCBA Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Business Process, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Conceptual Design, Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Decision Making, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Image Quality, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Essential Leadership Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Leadership Development, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Business Metrics, Team Motivation, Team Building, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Human Resource Strategy, Business, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The CISO Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Budget Management, Leadership, Technology Roadmaps, Performance Metric, Relationship Management, Workforce Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma: Define, Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Change Management, Descriptive Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Business Priorities, Statistical Analysis, Process Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alignor

    Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Gain Alignment to Achieve Results

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Relationship Building, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Create Program Changes with Power Skills & Digital Enablers

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, AI Enablement, Change Management, Workforce Development, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Kaizen & Master Defect Management with HP QC

    Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Waste Minimization, Test Tools, Issue Tracking, Application Lifecycle Management, Process Mapping

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

  • CCBA Practice Exam: LearnKartS
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM): Universidade de São Paulo
  • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
  • Essential Leadership Skills for Career Growth: Packt
  • The CISO Masterclass: Packt
  • Lean Six Sigma: Define, Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment: Alignor
  • Gain Alignment to Achieve Results: Harvard Business Review

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