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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


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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Resilience, Research, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Content Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development: Analyze, Apply & Transform

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Team Management, Empathy, Collaboration, Visionary, Virtual Teams, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Presentations, Web Analytics, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Interactive Design, Training and Development, Teamwork

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
  • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
  • Personality Development: Analyze, Apply & Transform: EDUCBA
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review

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