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Persuasion Courses

Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

Popular Persuasion Courses and Certifications


  • M

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Marketing Psychology, General Sales Practices, Inside Sales, Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Product Demonstration, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    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, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Lecturing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Influencing without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Relationship Management, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Attitude Development for Personal and Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Communication, Surveys, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Compassion, Leadership Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation

    4.7 stars, 394 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations & Closing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, B2B Sales, Sales Process, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Enterprise Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, General Sales Practices, Sales, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Tailor Your Message

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Professional Development, Customer experience improvement, Selling Techniques, Communication Strategies, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Consumer Behaviour, Business Correspondence, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Communications, Analytical Skills, Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Customer Engagement, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular persuasion courses

  • Writing Emails People Want to Read: Madecraft
  • Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals: Board Infinity
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour: Creo Incubator
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Professional Skills: Public Speaking: Arizona State University
  • Influencing without Authority: Johns Hopkins University
  • Attitude Development for Personal and Career Success: EDUCBA
  • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University

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