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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


  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Knowledge Transfer

    4.9 stars, 306 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (306) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Yourself and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, People Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performance Management, Journals, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Financial Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Workday (Software), Accounts Receivable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Systems, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Business Process, Financial Reporting, Finance

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    إدارة المشروع: أساسيات النجاح

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Team Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, People Development, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Communication Planning, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 60 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Tax Management, Staff Management, Team Management, People Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Legal Risk, Benefits Administration, Contract Review, Contract Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning

    5 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Organizations of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Innovation, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    HR Data and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Drive Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Personal Attributes, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Managing Yourself and Others: Johns Hopkins University
  • Workday Financial Management for Business Users: Workday
  • إدارة المشروع: أساسيات النجاح: University of California, Irvine
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Organizations of the Future: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera

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