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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Verification And Validation, Accountability

    4.8 stars, 656 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (656) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Beatles

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 753 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Madecraft

    Personal Finance Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Budget Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Expense Management, Cost Management, Cost Reduction, Wealth Management, Action Oriented, Resilience, Investments, Fiscal Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Services, Tax Management, Investment Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Keller Williams

    Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Administration, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Office Procedures, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Sales Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Administration, Real Estate Transactions, Customer Acquisition Management, Contract Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting

    4.7 stars, 226 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (226) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Human Capital, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 532 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (532) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Honesty, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 371 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (371) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Transformation for Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Prompt Engineering Tools, Digital Transformation, Collaborative Software, Process Modeling, Business Transformation, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Team Oriented, AI Personalization, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Generative AI, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, People Development, Relationship Building, Human Development, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Crisis Intervention

    4.7 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (369) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Identity Crisis: How to Realign Your Career with Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Web Presence, Accountability Frameworks, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Financial Planning, Finance, Follow Through, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Business Transformation, Professionalism, Adult Education, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Learning and Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Community Health, Video Production, Writing, Nutrition and Diet, Writing and Editing, Art History, Culture, Health Education, Vocabulary, Blogs

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change and Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Dealing With Ambiguity, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Risk Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University
  • The Music of the Beatles: University of Rochester
  • Personal Finance Strategy: Madecraft
  • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • AI Transformation for Teams: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Identity Crisis: How to Realign Your Career with Your Life: Madecraft
  • Learning and Memory: Pearson

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