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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Event Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Frameworks, Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript

    4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Development, digital literacy, Organizational Effectiveness, Information Technology Architecture, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance

    4.7 stars, 230 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (230) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Engagement, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data

    4.6 stars, 503 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (503) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Being an Effective Hybrid Team Member and Remote Team Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Responsible AI, Trustworthiness, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cyber Governance, Cultural Responsiveness, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Executive Presence, AI literacy, Business Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

    4.8 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity

    4.8 stars, 353 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (353) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • 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
  • M

    Madecraft

    Turning Data into Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Data Presentation, Smart Goals, Business Metrics, Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Digital Transformation: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Being an Effective Hybrid Team Member and Remote Team Leader: Creo Incubator
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University

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