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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Negotiation
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
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 (6.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
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 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation
★ 4.6 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Web Presence, Influencing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Coaching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
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

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism
★ 4.5 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
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

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
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 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
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