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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


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    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • 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, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Madecraft

    How to Inspire and Motivate Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    IESE Business School

    Parte 3: Negocia con Impacto - Habilidades Clave

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Talent Management, Negotiation, People Management, Leadership, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Aging and Family Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Child Development, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Target Market, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Chris Croft Training

    Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Organizational Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Team Leadership, Independent Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

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

    4.8 stars, 585 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Population and Urbanization

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, World History, Trend Analysis, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Principles of Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Customer Relationship Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Market Analysis, Product Management, Marketing Planning, Target Market, Product Marketing, Logistics Management, Marketing Communications, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Supply Chain, Business Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Creo Incubator

    Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • How to Inspire and Motivate Others: Madecraft
  • Parte 3: Negocia con Impacto - Habilidades Clave: IESE Business School
  • Aging and Family Structures: Pearson
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions: Chris Croft Training
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google
  • Population and Urbanization: Pearson
  • Principles of Marketing: Pearson

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