Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Active Listening, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Critical Thinking, Research, Diversity Awareness, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Neurology, Political Sciences, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Influencing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Presentations, Team Building, Empowerment, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Productivity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communications, Prioritization, Active Listening, Mediation, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Business Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months