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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Decision Making, Team Management, AI literacy, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization
Beginner · 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
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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Supervision, Staff Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Case Studies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Employee Retention, Recognizing Others, Talent Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Employee Engagement, People Development, Team Leadership, People Management, Driving engagement, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Workforce Management, Employee Coaching, Employee Surveys, Telecommuting, Interviewing Skills, Capacity Management, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Data Collection, Environmental Monitoring, Vulnerability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Governance, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Building Codes, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Human Factors, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months