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Influencing People Courses

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.


Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Influencing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Generative AI Agents, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Development, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting started with ImageJ

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)

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    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Pulmonology, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Caregiving, Substance Abuse, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    المهارات الأساسية لمديري اليوم

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Personal Development, Professional Development, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Adaptability, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Technology Strategies, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace: Coursera
  • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health

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