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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


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

    4.8 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Madecraft

    Advanced AI: Techniques, Applications, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Decision Intelligence, Hugging Face, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, LLM Application, Bayesian Network, Human Centered Design, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Transformation of the Global Food System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition Education, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Case Studies

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Community Development

    4.6 stars, 4.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (4.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    SkillUp

    Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Documentation, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Product Improvement, Project Planning, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Registration, Market Opportunities

    4.6 stars, 552 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (552) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Management Training And Development, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Case Studies, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Team Building, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Plan Execution, Organizational Development, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 246 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Visualization and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Al-Driven HR Operations

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Microsoft Copilot, Business Process Automation, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Enablement, Employee Onboarding, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Workflow Management, New Hire Orientations, Benchmarking, Generative AI, Performance Metric, Return On Investment, Operational Efficiency, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Advanced AI: Techniques, Applications, and Ethics: Madecraft
  • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • What is Social?: Northwestern University
  • Scrum Master (PSM I) Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II: University of Virginia
  • Advanced Data Visualization and Reporting: Coursera
  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI Transformation for Teams: SkillsBooster Academy

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