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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Return On Investment, Leadership, Teamwork, Assertiveness
★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.6 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems
★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms
★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Human Capital, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Organizational Structure
★ 4.9 (289) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour
★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Scalability, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (439) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Development, Labor Relations, Human Relations Movement, People Analytics, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Strategy, Succession Planning, Diversity Programs, Corporate Strategy
★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Occupational Safety And Health, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Organizational Leadership, Health And Safety Standards, Communication Strategies
★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Applied Behavior Analysis, Health Policy, Community Health, Culture, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory, Human Learning
★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Public Works, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention
★ 4.8 (173) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Work, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Childhood Education and Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Rapport Building
★ 4.5 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months