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.
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, User Feedback, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Financial Market, General Finance, Financial Planning, Stakeholder Management, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Stakeholder Communications
★ 4.8 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets
★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Responsible AI, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Influencing, Business Priorities, Operational Excellence, Accountability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Plan Execution, AI Enablement, Risking, Microsoft Copilot, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Change, Decision Making
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
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
★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics
★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity
★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, 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
★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Marketing, Product Development, Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Communication Planning, Diversity Marketing, Marketing Communications, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Change Management, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development
★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Business Modeling, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
★ 4.9 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Experimentation
★ 4.6 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks