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Persuasion Courses

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.

Popular Persuasion Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Target Market, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, AI literacy, Marketing Communications, Editing

    4.7 stars, 84 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

    4.6 stars, 200 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Consultative Selling and Buyer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Consultative Approaches, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Stakeholder Management, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, Performance Measurement, Sales, Executive Presence, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Negotiation, Presentations, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Friendliness, Adaptability, Ingenuity

    4.6 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Engage with Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, Solution Selling, Sales, Concision, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Consumer Behaviour

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills Give a Great Acceptance Speech

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Composure, Communication, Concision, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Goal-Oriented

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills -Deliver an Excellent Ceremonial Speech

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Composure, Communication, Professionalism, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Formal Learning, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Driving engagement, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Editing, Communication, Target Audience, Time Management, Strategic Communication, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

    4.8 stars, 483 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    How to Make Your Voice Heard & Articulating Your Value

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Professionalism, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performing Arts, Concision, Writing and Editing, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular persuasion courses

  • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Consultative Selling and Buyer Engagement: LearnQuest
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Engage with Storytelling: Coursera
  • Presentation Skills Give a Great Acceptance Speech: Packt
  • Presentation Skills -Deliver an Excellent Ceremonial Speech: Packt
  • Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact: Madecraft
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • How to Make Your Voice Heard & Articulating Your Value: Packt

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