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Influence Courses

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.

Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Mitigation, Driving engagement

    4.7 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Leadership Studies, Strategic Communication, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 248 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (248) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Security Awareness, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Courage, Information Systems Security, Diversity Programs, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture Transformation, Employee Training

    4.8 stars, 357 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (357) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiations

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Team Management, Stress Management

    4.5 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Economics

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on 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

    4.8 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Auditing, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 737 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (737) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Modeling, Model Evaluation, Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

    4.6 stars, 305 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Kinesiology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Biology

    4.7 stars, 696 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (696) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Strategic Communications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Workplace Compliance & Safety Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

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