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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


  • É

    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

    Category: Preview
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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

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Coaching, Teamwork, Organizational Development, Team Collaboration, Employee Coaching, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Accountability Frameworks, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Communication, Productivity

    4.7 stars, 206 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (206) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Visionary, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Employee Engagement, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Organizational Change, Hospitality Management, Content Creation, Hospitality Services, Design Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Design, Prototyping, Leadership

    4.4 stars, 207 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (207) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Multimedia, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 285 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    The Neuromarketing Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Analysis, Anatomy, Decision Making, Electrophysiology, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 201 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • I

    IE Business School

    The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Social Justice, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Innovation, Recognizing Others, Human Resource Policies, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.5 stars, 408 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (408) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Promotions and Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Promotion, Driving engagement, Lead Generation, Content Marketing, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Diversity Marketing, Target Market

    4.8 stars, 344 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Leadership and Team Management: Packt
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Leadership: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: STARWEAVER
  • Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
  • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School

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