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.

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Qualitative Research, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Governance, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Expectation Management, Resource Management, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Electronic Media, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Team Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Valuation, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Capital, Risk Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks