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.

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
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Marketing Psychology, Global Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Culture, Social Sciences, Branding, Human Learning, Sociology, Strategic Communication, Learning Theory, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Automation, TikTok, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Forecasting, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Campaign Planning, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Community Development, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Marketing, Sales Management, Persuasive Communication, Customer Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Brand Management, Sales, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Consultative Selling, Revenue Management, Storytelling, Customer Insights, Customer Service
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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