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.

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Employee Retention, Report Writing, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, HR Tech, Root Cause Analysis, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Business Reporting, Human Resources, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Surveys
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Employee Relations, Personal Development, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication Disorders, Human Resources
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Smart Goals, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement, Recognizing Others, Coaching, Employee Training, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Compensation Management, Corporate Communications, Revenue Recognition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Decision Making, Professional Networking
★ 4.8 (158) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Leadership, Communication
★ 4.8 (550) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Oral Expression, Diversity and Inclusion, Presentations, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration
★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Value Propositions, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Communication
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication, Drive Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Cooperation, Supervision, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Relationship Building
★ 4.5 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Negotiation
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, People Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Metric, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks