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Persuasion Courses

Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.


Popular Persuasion Courses and Certifications


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Storytelling, Influencing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Analytics, Customer Insights

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Video Editing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Aprende a utilizar Click Up

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Organizational Skills, Project Coordination, Project Management, Workflow Management, Leadership and Management, Document Management, File Management, Project Planning

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content, OpenAI

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Social Media Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Legal Risk, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Customer Engagement, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Price Negotiation, Rapport Building, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
  • Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking: GRAMMY GO
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio: Coursera
  • Aprende a utilizar Click Up: Coursera
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera
  • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder

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