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.

Duke University
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 (656) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Creativity
★ 4.8 (753) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
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

Keller Williams
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 (226) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
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 (532) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
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 (371) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
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

Goodwill Industries International
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 (369) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
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

University of Michigan
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