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.

Arizona State University
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

University of Maryland, College Park
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

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Style Guides, Editing, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Videography, Creativity, Aesthetics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
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

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

The Expert Academy
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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Return On Investment, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
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

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

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

Coursera
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

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