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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Health Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Commercialization, Diversity and Inclusion, Consumer Behaviour, Community Health, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Empathy and Data in Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Influencing, Empathy, Communication, Heat Maps, Stakeholder Analysis, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control

    4 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    New Manager Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Composure, Accountability Frameworks, Team Building, Talent Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Generative AI for Effective Recruiting & Hiring

    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 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 128 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Machine Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Training, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Kaizen Methodology, Customer Relationship Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Quality Monitoring, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Customer experience strategy (CX), Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, Production Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Change Management

    4.8 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (90) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Internal Communications, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Team Performance Management, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication

    3.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Behavioral Economics, Employee Relations, Financial Policy, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de RH e Desenvolvimento de Competências

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Management Training And Development, Training and Development, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Performance Appraisal, Organizational Strategy, Performance Management, People Management, Succession Planning

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Collaboration for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Building, Organizational Development, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Accountability, Employee Onboarding, People Management, Culture, Change Management, Workforce Development, Employee Retention, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Communication

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • Empathy and Data in Risk Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
  • New Manager Readiness: Madecraft
  • Apply Generative AI for Effective Recruiting & Hiring: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
  • Machine Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems: EDUCBA
  • Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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