Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Communication, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Consultative Approaches, Data Visualization Software, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Organizational Skills, Project Coordination, Project Management, Workflow Management, Leadership and Management, Document Management, File Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours