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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

    University of Toronto

    Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Tactfulness, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Digital Communications

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Teamwork, Influencing, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Journey Mapping, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Guest Relations, Customer Analysis, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Collaboration

    4.4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Cells, Formulas, and Finance: Excel for Financial Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Excel Macros, Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Integrity, Bookkeeping, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Balance Sheet, Reconciliation, Financial Data, Data Validation, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Automation

    3.4 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Business Architecture, New Product Development, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Value Propositions

    4.4 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • 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 Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Presentations, Proposal Writing, Data Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Analytics, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Microsoft PowerPoint, Influencing, Data Science, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Management, Team Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Workflow Management, Accountability Frameworks, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Accountability

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management: STARWEAVER
  • Cells, Formulas, and Finance: Excel for Financial Analysts: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Leading Diverse Teams: University of California, Irvine
  • Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera

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