Courses in influencing people can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building strategies. You can build skills in active listening, crafting compelling messages, and adapting your approach to different audiences. Many courses introduce tools such as social media platforms for outreach, presentation software for impactful storytelling, and analytics tools to measure engagement and effectiveness.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Professionalism, Leadership, Oral Expression, Trustworthiness, Communication, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Empowerment, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy
★ 4.5 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension
★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Communication, Storytelling, Marketing Psychology, Sales Training, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Decision Making, Case Studies, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork
★ 4.6 (54) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Oriented, Leadership Development, Visionary, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, People Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Mentorship, Self-Awareness
★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Hydrology, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Web Presence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Influencing, Social Media, Marketing, Business Planning, Trustworthiness, Marketing Strategies, Finance, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure, Personal Attributes
★ 4.8 (154) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Strategic Thinking, People Development, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Accountability, Decision Making, Performance Improvement, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks