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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Verbal Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Oral Comprehension, Motivational Skills, Interactive Learning, Appeals

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Style Guides, Editing, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Videography, Creativity, Aesthetics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Executive Presence, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Drive Engagement, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Goal Setting, Change Management, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze, Engineer, and Boost AI ROI

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Return On Investment, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Consultative Approaches, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Global Forex & Macroeconomic Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Market Dynamics, Financial Trading, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Supply And Demand

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Stakeholder & Strategic Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, People Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Matrix Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Prioritization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Interpersonal Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, People Management

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style: Skillshare
  • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application: The Expert Academy
  • Analyze, Engineer, and Boost AI ROI: Coursera
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals: The Expert Academy
  • Global Forex & Macroeconomic Policy Analysis: EDUCBA
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google

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