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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Thinking, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Team Motivation, Drive Engagement, Project Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Change Management, Governance, Problem Solving, Leadership

    5 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Peer Review, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Basic Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Emergency Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Maintainability, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Threat Management, Driving engagement

    4.6 stars, 95 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (95) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Rapport Building, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence, Research

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Réussir une négociation : Stratégies et compétences clés

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Arbitration, Communication Strategies, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Mediation, Influencing, Planning

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.3 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Related To Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
  • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business: Coursera
  • Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Réussir une négociation : Stratégies et compétences clés: University of Michigan
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health

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