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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Closing the Deal

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Active Listening, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Leadership and Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Management Skills for New Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, People Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Culture, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

    • Dell Technologies Closing the Deal: Dell
    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership: Macquarie University
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
    • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
    • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine

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