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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Process Analysis, Goal Setting, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Project Risk Management, Productivity, Project Schedules, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership in the Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Strategic Thinking, Professional Networking, Business Systems

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Companionship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Pedagogy, Friendliness, Leadership, Compassion, Open Mindset, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile for the Modern Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Team Building, AI Workflows, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Product Planning, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management

    3.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution: Harvard Business Review
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector: Board Infinity
  • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Cells, Formulas, and Finance: Excel for Financial Analysts: Coursera
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Agile for the Modern Product Manager: Scrum Alliance
  • Leading Diverse Teams: University of California, Irvine

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