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: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Social Skills, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Child Development, Neurology, Culture, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Business Communication, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Virtual Environment, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Culture Transformation, Compassion, Drive Engagement, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Relationship Building, Leadership, Change Management, Physiology, Stress Management, Neurology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Adaptability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Productivity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks