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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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    EIT Digital

    Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Design, Socioeconomics, Culture, Psychology, Storytelling, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Data Collection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Organizational Change, Resource Allocation

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

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    Harvard Business Review

    Gain Alignment to Achieve Results

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Expectation Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Relationship Management

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    EIT Digital

    The Impact of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Roadmaps, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Infectious Diseases, Interactive Data Visualization, Public Health, Program Management, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: EIT Digital
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics: Coursera
  • Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social: ESSEC Business School
  • Gain Alignment to Achieve Results: Harvard Business Review

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