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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Negotiation

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, People Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Metric, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 6.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Cooking for Busy Healthy People

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation

    4.6 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

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

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Web Presence, Influencing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Coaching

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Applied Empathy

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Resilience, Leadership, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

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

    4.5 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Influencing, Organizational Change, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Branding, Customer Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Human Resources and People Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Human Resources Software, Training and Development, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention, Human Resource Policies, Experience Design, Employee Training, Workplace inclusivity

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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