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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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    Madecraft

    Best Practices for New People Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Team Building, Composure, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Telecommuting, Mediation, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Integrity, People Development, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching

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    600 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Attitude Development for Personal and Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Communication, Surveys, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    People Domain in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Stakeholder Management, Virtual Teams, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Team Motivation, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Inspirational Leadership: Motivation & Leadership Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Business Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Business Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Decision Making, Interactive Learning, Appeals

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Sales Skills: Build Trust And Influence Buyers

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, B2B Sales, Negotiation, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Sales Prospecting, Marketing Psychology, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Customer Relationship Building, Social Media Campaigns, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Online Reputation Management For Personal Brand Or Business

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Web Presence, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Content Optimization, Social Media, Branding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 influencing people courses

  • Best Practices for New People Leaders: Madecraft
  • How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business: Coursera
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Attitude Development for Personal and Career Success: EDUCBA
  • People Domain in Project Management: Packt
  • Inspirational Leadership: Motivation & Leadership Tips: Chris Croft Training
  • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Sales Skills: Build Trust And Influence Buyers: The Expert Academy

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