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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    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

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    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    The Manager-of-Managers Playbook

    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

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader

    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

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Communication, Influence & Sales Techniques

    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

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Madecraft

    High-Impact Leadership

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Foundations of Mass Communication & Media

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Change Management Fundamentals: ADKAR for Beginners

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Cost of Capital & Investment Evaluation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • The Manager-of-Managers Playbook: Coursera
  • Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
  • Communication, Influence & Sales Techniques : Coursera
  • High-Impact Leadership: Madecraft
  • Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching: Arizona State University
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Foundations of Mass Communication & Media: EDUCBA
  • Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy: Packt

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