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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Ancient History, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, People Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Business Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Compensation Management, Decision Making, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Team Building, Team Management, Coaching, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Curiosity, Mindfulness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Innovation, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks