Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity
★ 4.7 (571) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy
★ 4.6 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism
★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Research
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Communication, Writing, Research, Emotional Intelligence
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Presentations, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Time Management, Analysis, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, Marketing Psychology, Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Service Design, Consumer Behaviour, Media and Communications, Customer Analysis, Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Marketing, Social Media Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, Solution Selling, Sales, Concision, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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