Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Medical Devices, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Production Process, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Creativity, Value Propositions, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Editing, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Communication Strategies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Business Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Initiative and Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Dashboard, CI/CD, Data Pipelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Data Ethics, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Business Priorities, Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Product Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Analytics, Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Customer Acquisition Management, Project Estimation, Project Planning, Spreadsheet Software, Business Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Operations, Generative AI, AI Security, Environment Health And Safety, Customer experience improvement, Social Sciences, Governance, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks