• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Influencing People

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


  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    221 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Controls, Quality Monitoring, Change Management, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Finance, Credit Risk, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management - Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Change Control, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Bidding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Computational Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kotter

    The Science of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Priorities, Business Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…666768…132

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

  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
  • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
  • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
  • Analytic Combinatorics: Princeton University
  • The Science of Change: Kotter

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok