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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 London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Human Services, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, World History, Systems Thinking, Governance

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Influencing, Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Data Processing, Research Design, Statistics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Amazon Ecommerce Marketing And Sales: Amazon SEO, Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Product Promotion, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Product Strategy, Keyword Research, Product Marketing, Copywriting, Competitive Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Supply Chain Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Inventory and Warehousing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Manufacturing Operations, Performance Metric

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Plan, Optimize, and Launch AI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Typography, Document Management, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Team Motivation, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 AI And ChatGPT At Work: Productive AI Use For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Presentations, Generative AI, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Multimedia, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Content Creation, Brainstorming, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London
  • Amazon Ecommerce Marketing And Sales: Amazon SEO, Ads: Alex Genadinik
  • Supply Chain Principles: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Plan, Optimize, and Launch AI Projects: Coursera
  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure: LearnQuest
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Board Infinity

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