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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


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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development and Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Communication, Personal Attributes, Self-Motivation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Honesty, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Public Speaking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Policies, Performance Measurement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

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

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

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

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    Coursera

    People Data Foundations: Metrics & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Employee Retention, Report Writing, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, HR Tech, Root Cause Analysis, Data Import/Export, Human Resources Software, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Human Resource Management, Data Visualization, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Team Building, Constructive Feedback

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Career Pathways in Coaching & People Development Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: People Development, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Employee Coaching, AI Enablement, Organizational Development, Dashboard, Coaching, Portfolio Management, Training Programs, Talent Management, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

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

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Web Presence, Professional Development, Brand Marketing, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Influencing, Social Media, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Financial Planning, Growth Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Oral Expression, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Recognizing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Game Theory, Honesty, Parent Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
  • Personality Development and Communication Skills: EDUCBA
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment: IBM
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • People Data Foundations: Metrics & Visualization: Coursera
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Career Pathways in Coaching & People Development Leadership: Microsoft
  • 2026 Personal Branding - Path To Top-1% Personal Brand: Alex Genadinik

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