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Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.

Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiations

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Stress Management, Active Listening

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Relationship Management and Business Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Development, Customer Retention, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Development, Upselling, Active Listening

    ★ 4.5 (261) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    ★ 4.6 (400) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (599) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

    ★ 4.8 (611) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Storytelling, Adaptability, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation

    ★ 4.9 (512) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Mobile Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Retail Banking, Financial Policy, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Finance, Payment Systems, General Finance, FinTech, Operational Risk, Financial Market, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Business Solutions, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Oriented, Leadership Development, Visionary, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, People Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Mentorship, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 3.4 (142) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Team Collaboration, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
  • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University

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