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Influencing People Courses

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.

Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Leading People and Performance

    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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Influencing: Adapting to Personality Types

    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

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Persuasion: How To Persuade When Facts Don't Seem To Matter

    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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Empathy for Self and Others

    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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

    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

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Personal Branding - Path To Top-1% Personal Brand

    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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Como influenciar pessoas

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers

    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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Leading People and Performance: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
  • Influencing: Adapting to Personality Types: Chris Croft Training
  • Persuasion: How To Persuade When Facts Don't Seem To Matter: Alex Genadinik
  • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
  • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 2026 Personal Branding - Path To Top-1% Personal Brand: Alex Genadinik
  • Como influenciar pessoas: University of Michigan

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