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: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
★ 4.7 (851) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (742) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Community Health, Video Production, Writing, Nutrition and Diet, Writing and Editing, Art History, Culture, Health Education, Vocabulary, Blogs
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance
★ 4.9 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Thought Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management
★ 4.8 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
★ 4.8 (297) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, AI Security, Training Programs
★ 4.3 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Analysis, Anatomy, Decision Making, Electrophysiology, Psychology
★ 4.7 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Communication, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.4 (44) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, English Language, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Communication
★ 4.7 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
★ 4.5 (408) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months