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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Influencing, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Communication, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Performance Improvement, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Tactfulness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Contract Management, Closing (Sales), Influencing, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Presentations, Sales Process, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Sales Pipelines, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, AI literacy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Large Language Modeling, Search Engine Optimization, Google Gemini, LLM Application, Content Optimization, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Influencing, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, Project Coordination, Resilience, Project Planning, Influencing, Project Closure, Communication, Life Sciences, Health Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months