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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


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 213 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Leading transformations: Manage change

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Process Mapping, Growth Mindedness, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Overcoming Obstacles, Performance Measurement, Creative Thinking

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Data Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Model Optimization, Revenue Management, Regression Analysis, Business Marketing, Correlation Analysis

    4.6 stars, 12K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (12K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Initiating and Planning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 24K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (24K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 5.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    AI System Impact Assessment Guidance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Technical Standard, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Trustworthiness, Accountability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Influencing, Business

    2.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 2.3 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Style Guides, Editing, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Videography, Creativity, Aesthetics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Documentation, Writing, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    How to Persuade When Facts Don't Seem to Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Selling Techniques, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Comment utiliser le marketing d'influence pour developper votre entreprise Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Influencing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI System Impact Assessment Guidance: British Standards Institution
  • How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business: Coursera
  • Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style: Skillshare
  • Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden

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