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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Constructive Feedback, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Job Analysis, People Management

    4.8 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, Editing, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Writing and Editing, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Writing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Coaching, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Creative Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Accountability

    4.7 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Leadership and Influencing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Empathy for Self and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork

    4.6 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Executive Presence, Active Listening

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business School Online

    Building Influence Through Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Influencing, Social Network Analysis, Brokerage, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Growing your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Branding, Adaptability

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Talent Pipelining, Workforce Management, Gap Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Talent Management, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Employee Retention, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Heat Maps, Analysis, Talent Recruitment, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Mentorship, People Development, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Accountability, Team Management, Decision Making, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Anatomy

    4.4 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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