Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Sales Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Overcoming Objections, Consumer Behaviour, Sales, Storytelling, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Process, Customer Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Analysis, Empathy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Accountability Frameworks, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Bidding, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Marketing Psychology, General Sales Practices, Inside Sales, Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Product Demonstration, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Personalization, Blockchain, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Driving engagement, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection
★ 4.5 (246) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Strategic Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics
★ 4.9 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Crisis Management, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Communication, Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Negotiation, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Writing, Business Writing, Health And Safety Standards, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months