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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Social Pedagogy across Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Work, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Childhood Education and Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Rapport Building

    4.5 stars, 97 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.1 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration

    4.4 stars, 187 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (187) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Knowledge Transfer

    4.9 stars, 305 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Working as a Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Product Development, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 97 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.3 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Diversity Awareness, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 414 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (414) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Neurology, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (120) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Models, Methods, and Artifacts

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Estimation, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Team Leadership, People Development, People Management, Project Performance, Leadership, Analysis, Document Management

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    London Business School

    Agile Organisation: Strategies for Business Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Continuity, Adaptability, Contingency Planning, Business Transformation, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management Framework, Supplier Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Social Pedagogy across Europe: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Trello for Beginners: Coursera
  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Working as a Scrum Master: SkillUp
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System

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