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.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Partnership, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Interpersonal Communications, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Influencing, Behavior Management, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Communication, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Personal Development, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Cooperation, Supervision, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Case Studies, Decision Making, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing and Editing, Video Production, Writing, Literacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Compassion, Leadership Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Media and Communications, Literacy, Electronic Media, Social Sciences, Oral Expression, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Talent Pipelining, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Human Resources Software, Human Resource Strategy, Gap Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Talent Management, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Employee Retention, Statistical Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Talent Acquisition
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Personal Development, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Resilience, Leadership, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Creativity, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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