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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


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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Customer Engagement, Branding, Brand Awareness, Customer experience improvement, Constructive Feedback, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Advocacy, Personalized Service, Rapport Building, Relationship Building

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    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Learning Strategies, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Technical Documentation, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Scripting, Prompt Engineering Tools, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Drive Engagement, Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    From Followership to Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Trustworthiness, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Personal Attributes, Behavior Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    Virtual Sales Presentations, Meetings And Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Virtual Teams, Sales Presentation, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Telecommuting, Communication, Driving engagement, Sales, Concision, Rapport Building, Virtual Networking, Taking Meeting Minutes, Storytelling, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Foundations of Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Communication, Writing, Concision, Research, Emotional Intelligence

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PracticalGrowth

    Promoting Yourself at Work: Branding & Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Sales Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Relationship Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Web Presence, Brand Strategy, Branding, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Authentic Communication With Confidence And Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Invest in Yourself: Crafting an Incredible Personal Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Professional Networking, Brand Management, Branding, Storytelling, Mentorship, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Personal Attributes, Web Presence, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Personal Integrity, Relationship Building, Recognizing Others, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement: Sage Publications
  • From Followership to Leadership: EDHEC Business School
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Virtual Sales Presentations, Meetings And Influence: The Expert Academy
  • Foundations of Persuasion: Arizona State University
  • Promoting Yourself at Work: Branding & Networking: PracticalGrowth

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