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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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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Adaptation in Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

    4.4
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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

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    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

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    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Successful Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Concision, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Supporting Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Peking University

    Management Communication 管理沟通

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity

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    160 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Scaled Agile Framework, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Backlogs, Change Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Change Management: Packt
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International
  • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University

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