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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Content Creation, Influencing, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Content Marketing, Leadership, Content Strategy, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Team Building, Constructive Feedback

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Influencing without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Safety Culture, Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Team Building, Smart Goals, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Leadership Skills for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy, Influencing, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Active Listening, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Growth Mindedness, Conflict Management, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Inspire and Motivate Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Motivation, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Visionary, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Sales Execution: Pipeline, Discovery & Deal Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Sales Development, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Sales Management, Product Demonstration, B2B Sales, Sales, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Influencing, Meeting Facilitation, Customer Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Influencing without Authority: Johns Hopkins University
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership Skills for the Future: Madecraft
  • How to Inspire and Motivate Others: Madecraft
  • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan

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