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Persuasion Courses

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.


Popular Persuasion Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Enhancing Communication with Remind

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Secrets to Content that Engages and Converts

    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Closing the Deal

    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

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    Starweaver

    Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Critical Thinking, Research, Diversity Awareness, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Gain Alignment to Achieve Results

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Relationship Building, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular persuasion courses

  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • Enhancing Communication with Remind: Coursera
  • Secrets to Content that Engages and Converts: University of California, Davis
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Dell Technologies Closing the Deal: Dell
  • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh

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