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: Service Recovery, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Customer Relationship Building, Experience Design, Brand Loyalty, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Service Level, Relationship Management, Service Improvement, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Brand Management, Marketing and Public Relations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Sales, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, LinkedIn, Return On Investment, Business Analysis, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, Brand Strategy, Relationship Building, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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: 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
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

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, AI Enablement, Initiative and Leadership, AI literacy, Generative AI, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Crisis Management, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, First Aid, Defibrillation, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Airway Management, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Environment Health And Safety, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Scenario Testing, Innovation, Storytelling, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks