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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

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

    4.9 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Human Computer Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Mockups, User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • 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
    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

  • 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

    Empathic AI Communication, Trust & Ethical Use

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Empathy, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Responsible AI, Data Sharing, User Experience, Verbal Communication Skills, ChatGPT, Interpersonal Communications, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, Consumer Behaviour, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Trustworthiness, Mitigation

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

  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution: Harvard Business Review
  • Industry 4.0 and its impact on Manufacturing Sector: Board Infinity
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Human Computer Interaction: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Cells, Formulas, and Finance: Excel for Financial Analysts: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Leading Diverse Teams: University of California, Irvine
  • Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology: University of Maryland, College Park

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