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Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.


Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


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    University of Toronto

    Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Presentations, Sales Process, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Sales Pipelines, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Culture Matters and Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Culture, Professional Development, Influencing, Empathy, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 AI SEO WITH Traffic From LLM SEO, GEO, AEO

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Large Language Modeling, Search Engine Optimization, Google Gemini, LLM Application, Content Optimization, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Influencing, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Product Marketing, Marketing Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Product Promotion, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Influencing, Graphic Design, Sales, Business Communication, Concision, Data Visualization

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Target Audience, Influencing, Contingency Planning

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Drive Engagement, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Presentations, Proposal Writing, Data Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Analytics, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Microsoft PowerPoint, Influencing, Data Science, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Communication Planning, Sustainable Business, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel: University of Toronto
  • Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Sales: Packt
  • Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation: Macquarie University
  • Culture Matters and Teamwork: University of Colorado System
  • 2026 AI SEO WITH Traffic From LLM SEO, GEO, AEO: Alex Genadinik
  • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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