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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


  • P

    Packt

    Empathetic Leadership Development Program

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Virtual Teams, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Recognizing Others, Workplace inclusivity, Executive Presence, Constructive Feedback, Compassion, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Conflict Management, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Leadership for Change: Context, Culture, Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Culture, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Instructional Strategies, Performance Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Appeals, Public Policies, Case Law, Immigration Law, Labor Compliance, Organizational Structure, Commercial Laws, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Staff Management, People Management, Employee Engagement, Business Management, Organizational Skills, Professional Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Learning and Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Modern Teamwork and Stakeholder Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Teamwork, Stakeholder Analysis, Virtual Teams, Professionalism, Team Management, Social Skills, Stress Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Crisis Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Data Store, Simulations, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Principles of Educational Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, Staff Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Resource Allocation, Business Ethics, Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Culture, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Development, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Strategic Planning

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

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales: Objection Handling And Buyer Consensus

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, B2B Sales, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Enterprise Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Sales, Trustworthiness, Price Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Behavior Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Sales Prospecting, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Empathetic Leadership Development Program: Packt
  • Leadership for Change: Context, Culture, Global Perspectives: Sage Publications
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • Brain and Behaviour: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Impactful Data Visualization: Sage Publications
  • Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills: Chris Croft Training
  • Learning and Memory: Pearson
  • Modern Teamwork and Stakeholder Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • Principles of Educational Leadership & Management: Sage Publications

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