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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


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    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Compensation

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in People Management

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota
  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park

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