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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 California, Irvine

    Initiating and Planning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Sales Strategies: Mastering Complex B2B Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, B2B Sales, Account Management, Consultative Approaches, Account Strategy, Negotiation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Journey Mapping, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Sales, Customer Retention, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Relationship Management, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Economics and Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Statistics, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Economics, Statistical Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    767 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Stock Valuation & Dividend Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Investments, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Corporate Finance, Estimation, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Scientific Research: Body Language, Non-Verbal Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Communication Strategies, Communication, Professionalism, Research, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Ei4Change

    Personality: How To Get On With Anyone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Personal Attributes, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
  • Sales Strategies: Mastering Complex B2B Sales: The Expert Academy
  • Managerial Economics and Business Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Stock Valuation & Dividend Policy Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Scientific Research: Body Language, Non-Verbal Communication: Alex Genadinik

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