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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


  • S

    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Employee Retention, Agentic Workflows, People Analytics, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, Data Ethics, Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Talent Recruitment, AI Enablement, Recruitment Strategies, Drive Engagement, Talent Management, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    UBITS

    Los pilares de la negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    4.6 stars, 100 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management Framework, Change Management, Infrastructure Security, Communication Strategies, Resilience, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    SkillUp

    Fair Lending, Inclusion, and Employment Responsibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Reporting, Interactive Learning, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Business Ethics, Customer Communications Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Banking Services, Risk Management Framework, Fraud detection, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Communication, Resilience, Occupational Safety And Health, Habit Formation

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts

    5 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (169) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Visionary, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Управление рисками проекта и изменениями

    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 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, People Analytics, AI Enablement, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Email Automation, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (6) · 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

  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford Online
  • Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR: Edureka
  • AI for Human Resources: AI CERTs
  • Los pilares de la negociación: UBITS
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fair Lending, Inclusion, and Employment Responsibilities: SkillUp
  • Becoming Your Best Self at Work: University of Alberta
  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University

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