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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, AI Personalization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing Automation, Discussion Facilitation, Customer Analysis, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Analysis, Influencing, Consultative Approaches, Account Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Performance Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Success Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Capital, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, People Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Promotional Strategies, Psychology, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Business Communication, Collaboration, Communication, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Assertiveness, Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, People Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Creativity, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Mentorship, People Management, Coaching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Professional Development, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks