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Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.

Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, People Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Return On Investment, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Power Platform, Financial Analysis, Organizational Change, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Corporate Strategy, Business

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Impactful Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphing, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Coordination, Experimentation, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fine-Tune Your Own LLM: LoRA, QLoRA & PEFT

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Transfer Learning, Product Support, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Data Validation, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Exemplary Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Business Leadership, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Honesty, Team Management, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Science and Research, Research Design, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Experimentation, Mental Health, Needs Assessment

    4.8 stars, 936 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (936) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Brain and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Anatomy, Physiology, Learning Theory, Neurology, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Sales Strategy, Trustworthiness, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Advocacy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Selling Techniques, Digital Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Removing Barriers to Change

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.9 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Gandhian Thought and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Communication Strategies, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Media Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Conflict Management, Culture, Governance, Digital Marketing Campaigns, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Design Thinking, Marketing Psychology, Crisis Management, Customer Insights, Global Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Marketing Communications, Innovation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Strategic Planning: Microsoft
  • Impactful Data Visualization: Sage Publications
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Fine-Tune Your Own LLM: LoRA, QLoRA & PEFT: Board Infinity
  • Foundations of Exemplary Leadership: John Wiley & Sons
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Brain and Behaviour: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust: The Expert Academy
  • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania

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