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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Affairs, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    4.6 stars, 303 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (303) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Care Management, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy

    4.5 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    قيادة الفرق

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, People Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Motivational Skills, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Effective Altruism

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Justice, Behavioral Economics, Program Evaluation, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 845 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (845) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Software Testing

    4.5 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Love as a Force for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Empathy, Philanthropy, Relationship Building, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Work, Culture, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Psychology, Performing Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 430 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (430) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Organizational Change, Change Management, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    4.8 stars, 617 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.9 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Art History, Oral Expression, Socioeconomics, World History, Aesthetics

    4.3 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Transformation, Change Management, Positive Behavior Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8 stars, 312 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (312) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • قيادة الفرق: University of Michigan
  • Effective Altruism: Princeton University
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford Online
  • Agile Leader Training: University of Colorado System
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford Online
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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