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.

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Nursing and Patient Care, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Care Management, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Delegation Skills, Organizational Development, People Development, Team Building, Subcontracting, Employee Coaching, Employee Training, Recruitment, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Social Studies, Storytelling, Content Creation, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Social Impact, Media and Communications, World History, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Recruitment, Performance Improvement, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Culture, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Content, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks