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.
Madecraft
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

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
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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
Chris Croft Training
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

University of Minnesota
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
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

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Web Presence, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Content Optimization, Social Media, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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