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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 Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Public Works, Transportation Management, Electric Power Systems, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Traffic Flow Optimization, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Issue

    4.6 stars, 804 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • 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

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Data Management, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements

    4.7 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Consumption Accounting, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 756 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • M

    Meta

    Data Analytics Methods for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 298 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    4.7 stars, 352 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy

    4.7 stars, 182 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Planning, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Control, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Oriented, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Team Building, Team Motivation, People Management, Project Implementation, Process Management, Business Solutions, Workflow Management, Timelines

    4.8 stars, 409 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (409) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
  • Data Analytics Methods for Marketing: Meta
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Statistics Foundations: Meta

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