• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Influence

Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.

Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 701 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (701) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Technical Documentation, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Scripting, Prompt Engineering Tools, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empowerment, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Staff Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    UBITS

    Comunicación de alto impacto para líderes de equipos

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Team Motivation, Data Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Transformation, Growth Strategies, Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Communication, Strategic Communication, Organizational Skills

    4.7 stars, 70 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (70) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Track & Grow Brand Mentions

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Brand Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Statistical Reporting, Market Share, Social Media Analytics, Research Reports, Google Analytics, Business Metrics, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Management, Market Opportunities, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Marketing Management, Marketing Channel, Shared Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Marketing, Brand Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Human Development, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability

    4.7 stars, 380 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (380) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding, Brand Awareness

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…79808182

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

  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review
  • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: 28DIGITAL
  • Comunicación de alto impacto para líderes de equipos: UBITS
  • Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics: Coursera
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Track & Grow Brand Mentions: Coursera
  • Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok