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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Solve HR Problems with Root-Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, HR Tech, Problem Management, Workforce Management, ChatGPT, Report Writing, Miro AI, Problem Solving, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Tools for Professional Branding & Linkedin Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LinkedIn, Prompt Engineering Tools, Content Creation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, AI Personalization, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Professional Development, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Communication Strategies, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Logical Operations

    Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Digital Design, Document Management, Typography, Web Content, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Facebook Marketing And Facebook Ads To Get More Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Instagram, Social Media Management, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Driving engagement, Advertising Campaigns, Event Marketing, Digital Advertising, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Advertising, Customer Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Persone, tecnologia e futuro della mobilità

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Interactive Learning, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Health Equity, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Infrastructure Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Employee Performance Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Performance Metric, Compensation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Logic and Evidence in Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Research

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    PracticalGrowth

    Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Kanban Principles, Process Management, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Service Level Agreement, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Service Level, Quality Improvement, Procedure Development, Capacity Management, Expectation Management, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Metrics and Employee Retention Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Case Studies, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Management, Compensation Strategy, People Analytics, Performance Metric, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Driving engagement, Motivational Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Coordination, Resource Utilization, Project Management, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Management Reporting, Business Writing, People Management, Business Communication, Risk Mitigation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Retaining Leadership Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Management, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Talent Pipelining, Interviewing Skills, Talent Acquisition, Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Corporate Communications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Excel Dashboards for Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Performance Analysis, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Database Management

    Mixed · 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 influencing people courses

  • Solve HR Problems with Root-Cause Analysis: Coursera
  • AI Tools for Professional Branding & Linkedin Optimization: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Facebook Marketing And Facebook Ads To Get More Engagement: Alex Genadinik
  • Persone, tecnologia e futuro della mobilità: University of Michigan
  • Analyze Employee Performance Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Logic and Evidence in Persuasion: Arizona State University
  • Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work: PracticalGrowth
  • HR Metrics and Employee Retention Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads: Coursera

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