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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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    Madecraft

    Writing Emails People Want to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Driving engagement, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Communication Strategies, Blogs, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Business Metrics, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Applied Empathy

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Personal Development, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Resilience, Leadership, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Advocacy, Influencing, Empowerment, Culture, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in People Management

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Responsible AI, Human Resources, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Accountability Frameworks, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, HR Tech, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resources, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Leadership Skills for Everyday People in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Team Motivation, Fundraising, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Visionary, Team Management, Team Oriented

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, Process Management, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Staff Management, Telecommuting, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for People Management

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Developing Training Materials, Training Programs, Responsible AI, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Gap Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, AI Personalization, Employee Surveys, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Survey Creation, Data Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing Emails People Want to Read: Madecraft
  • Professional Skills: Applied Empathy: Arizona State University
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior: Northeastern University
  • AI Applications in People Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera
  • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
  • Leadership Skills for Everyday People in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons

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