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: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management
★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology
★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Health Administration, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Leadership
★ 4.6 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software
★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Change Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Management Reporting, Risk Analysis, Planning, Project Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Communication, Process Improvement
★ 4.8 (160) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, English Language, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.8 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (210) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
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 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks