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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Career Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Employee Coaching, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Employee Retention, Influencing, Strategic Communication, People Development, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Brand Management, Coaching, Branding, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Negotiations For Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Proposal Development, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Travail d'équipe et créativité

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Ideation, Presentations, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Negotiation, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Corporate Foresight

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Decision Making, Influencing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Complaint Resolution, Employee Relations, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Human Resources

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Manager's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership and Management, Performance Appraisal, Persuasive Communication, Delegation Skills, Assertiveness, Matrix Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Productivity, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Communication, Motivational Skills, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Body Language Non-Verbal Communication for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Professionalism, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    스토리텔링과 영향력: 임팩트 있게 소통하라

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Objections, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Trustworthiness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Culture Matters and Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Culture, Professional Development, Influencing, Empathy, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Career Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Negotiations For Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • Travail d'équipe et créativité: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter: University of Toronto
  • Leadership Skills for Everyday People in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Corporate Foresight: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players: Chris Croft Training
  • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Manager's Toolkit: Chris Croft Training
  • Body Language Non-Verbal Communication for Leaders: Packt

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