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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


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    University of Michigan

    Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, LLM Application, Policy Development, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Relations, Automation, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Decision Intelligence

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Reigniting Employee Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Plan Execution, Self-Awareness, Business

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    Rice University

    The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning

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    L&T EduTech

    Conceptual Planning of Bridges

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Design Specifications, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics

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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Challenges and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Immigration Law, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Skills, Persona Development

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    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

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Health Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Commercialization, Diversity and Inclusion, Consumer Behaviour, Community Health, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Decision Making

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Strategic Leadership Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • Reigniting Employee Engagement: University of Michigan
  • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • Conceptual Planning of Bridges: L&T EduTech
  • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
  • Negotiation Skills: LearnKartS
  • Change Management Fundamentals: ADKAR for Beginners: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London

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