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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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    Sage Publications

    Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Case Studies, Workforce Development, Data Ethics, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, People Development, Decision Making, Business Reporting, Business Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Strategic Career Growth with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Metrics, Thought Leadership, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Portfolio Management, Storytelling, Verification And Validation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business School Online

    Introduction to Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Performance & Culture Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Team Performance Management, Organizational Development, Prompt Engineering, People Analytics, Empowerment, Performance Management, AI literacy, Microsoft Copilot, Executive Presence, Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, Organizational Change, Microsoft Teams, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visio

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Social Skills, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Multiplicity, Change, and Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Human Resources, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, People Development, Leadership Studies, Change Management, Workplace inclusivity, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Communication Planning, Stress Management, Internal Communications, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Recruitment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Equity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Chris Croft Training

    Meetings Mastery: Run And Attend Meetings Efficiently

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership, People Management, Time Management, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Productivity, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Business Leadership, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Organizational Behavior and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Human Resources, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Stress Management, Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Change, Team Management, Culture Transformation, People Management, Leadership Studies, Diversity Awareness, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Strategic Career Growth with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Leadership Principles: Harvard Business School Online
  • Performance & Culture Alignment: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence: Case Western Reserve University
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Multiplicity, Change, and Human Resources: Pearson
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University

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