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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Team Building, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Influencing
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, People Analytics, AI Enablement, HR Tech, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Scalability
★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Conflict Management, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Influencing
★ 4.8 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Virtual Teams, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Empowerment
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Workforce Development, Employee Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Team Management, Talent Management, Quality Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Quality Improvement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Change Management
★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Communication, Management Reporting, Analysis
★ 4.8 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Data Entry, Code Reusability
★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Talent Recruitment, Compensation Strategy, Human Capital, Organizational Effectiveness, Management Reporting, Compensation Analysis, Performance Measurement, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition
★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Measurement, People Development, Performance Analysis, Performance Review, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Performance Improvement, Motivational Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills
★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics
★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months