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.

Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Equities, Corporate Tax, Budgeting, Investment Management, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Employee Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Rapport Building, Coaching, People Development, Collaboration, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Laws, Tax Returns, Corporate Accounting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Depreciation, Organizational Structure, Expense Management, Compensation Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Science and Research, Data Collection, Investigation, Proactivity, Negotiation, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Experimentation, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Market Data, Derivatives, Financial Trading, International Finance, Economics, Forecasting, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, Market Trend, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Retail Sales, Depreciation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Shared Media, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communication, Earned Media, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Target Audience, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Adjudication, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Legal Proceedings, Appeals, Public Policies, Export Control, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Specialized Sales, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Prioritization, Negotiation, Decision Making, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Overcoming Objections, Solution Sales Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, Active Listening, Sales Operations, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Partnership, Sales, Proposal Development, Customer and Client Support, Customer Communications Management
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Operating Budget, Accounting Systems, Cost Control, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Tax Management, Intercompany Accounting, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Accountability Frameworks, Accountability, Operational Analysis, Price Negotiation, Return On Investment, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, World History, Community Development, Community Organizing, Formal Learning, Curriculum Planning, K-12 pedagogy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Loyalty Programs, Customer Success Management, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Customer Retention, Selling Techniques, Procurement, Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Price Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Sales Management, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months