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Influencing People Courses

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.

Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6 stars, 157 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability

    4.8 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Organizational Development, Trustworthiness, Personal Attributes, Employee Coaching, Organizational Effectiveness, Coaching, Mentorship, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Project Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Performance Measurement, Automation, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Generative AI, Systems Integration, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 37 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Quality Monitoring, Change Requests, Project Performance, Change Management, Process Improvement, Knowledge Transfer, Communication Planning, Conflict Management

    4.8 stars, 305 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Maven Analytics

    Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, AI literacy, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, TikTok, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Content Optimization, Drive Engagement, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Research

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Executive Presence, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Influencing, Organizational Development, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Mindfulness, Change Management, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
  • Managing Employee Performance: STARWEAVER
  • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Advanced Project Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: 28DIGITAL
  • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics

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