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Influence Courses

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.

Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.6 stars, 280 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (280) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Inicio y planificación de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 740 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adapt your leadership style

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Strategic Career Growth with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Metrics, Thought Leadership, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Portfolio Management, Storytelling, Verification And Validation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Ideation, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Product Promotion, Influencing, Concision, Data Visualization, Vocabulary

    4.7 stars, 695 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (695) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    El arte de negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Diplomacy, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Cooperation, Personal Attributes, Planning

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Stress First Aid, Business Leadership, Psychology, Empowerment, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 270 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (270) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Objections, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Planning, Goal Setting, Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 291 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (291) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Oral Expression, Concision, Business Writing, Empathy, Report Writing, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Workforce Development, Personal Development, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.6 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (148) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Communicating with Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Inicio y planificación de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
  • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
  • Strategic Career Growth with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
  • El arte de negociar: University of California, Irvine
  • Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University

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