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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Inspire and Motivate Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Professionalism, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Managing Up

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Proactivity, Team Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Influencing, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Resource Utilization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Ei4Change

    Personality: How To Get On With Anyone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Personal Attributes, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Operations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Effectiveness, Growth Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, MarTech, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Marketing Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Health Analytics and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Risk Management, Value-Based Care, Clinical Practices, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Analytics, Health Information Management, Health Care, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Health Technology, Enterprise Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Health Education, Data Science, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Engage HR Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Driving engagement, Communication Planning, Change Management, Strategic Communication, Accountability Frameworks, Communication Strategies, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Data Literacy, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

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

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Manage Bank Deposits and Interest

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Deposit Accounts, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mobile Banking, Cash Management, Loans, Consumer Lending, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Investments, Economics

    ★ 5 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Inspire and Motivate Others: Madecraft
  • Cultivating Executive Presence: Creo Incubator
  • Professional Skills: Managing Up: Arizona State University
  • Personality: How To Get On With Anyone: Ei4Change
  • Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy: Packt
  • CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact: Coursera
  • Health Analytics and Data Analysis: John Wiley & Sons
  • Engage HR Stakeholders: Coursera
  • Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling: Coursera
  • Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills: EDUCBA

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