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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication
★ 4.8 (108) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Motivation, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Negotiation, Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication, Selling Techniques, Storytelling, Communication, Communication Strategies, Customer Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Gap Analysis, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Team Building, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Communication, Business Solutions, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Accountability Frameworks, Proactivity, Relationship Building, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Professionalism, Decision Making, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering
★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, People Management, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Performance Metric, Learning Theory, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks