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.

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Influencing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
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

British Standards Institution
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Technical Standard, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Trustworthiness, Accountability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
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

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Risk Analysis, Investments, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Banking, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics, Analysis, Behavior Management, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Promotions and Campaigns, Target Market, Product Marketing, Customer Analysis, Brand Awareness, Product Promotion, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Compensation Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Selling Techniques, Virtual Teams, Sales, Presentations, Lead Generation, Workflow Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Professional Networking, Driving engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Social Media Campaigns, Communication, Relationship Building, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks