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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Earned Media, Social Media, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Driving engagement, Storytelling, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empowerment, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Customer Insights, Presentations, Marketing Budgets
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empowerment, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Staff Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Training and Development, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Strategy, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Information Privacy, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Proposal Writing, Sales Presentation, Brand Marketing, Proposal Development, Business Development, Branding, Brand Management, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Relationship Management, Drive Engagement, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks