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Influencing People Courses

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.

Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Smart Goals, Strategic Planning, Risk Mitigation, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Risk Analysis, Internal Communications, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Professional Networking, Performance Metric

    4.6 stars, 966 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (966) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Scope Management, Project Implementation, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change

    4.9 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6 stars, 441 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (441) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Grow as a Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, AI Enablement, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Visionary, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG for All

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Drive Engagement, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (323) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Scope Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 348 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (348) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Security Management, Software Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Software Design, Security Strategy, SAP Applications, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Case Studies, Business Analysis

    4.6 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Workplace Conduct and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Optimism, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Strategy Implementation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Grow as a Manager: Google
  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • ESG for All: Duke University
  • Project Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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