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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


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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals

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    Coursera

    The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Follow Through, Personal Attributes, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Communication, Influencing, AI Enablement, Drive Engagement, Productivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, Social Impact, World History, Art History, European History, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Business, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Mobile Development Tools, Test Tools, Performance Stress Testing, Test Planning, Frontend Performance

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Analytics, Demand Planning, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation: Coursera
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
  • Social Determinants of Health: University of Michigan
  • Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme: University of Geneva
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium: University of Minnesota

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