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Influencing People Courses

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.


Popular Influencing People Courses and Certifications


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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Music History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Automation for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, People Management, Behavior Management, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Business Management, Supervised Learning, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Market Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Drug Development, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Publishing, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Neuromarketing Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Biomedical Technology, Experimentation, Neurology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Safety Training, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Electrical Systems, HVAC, Control Systems, Design Specifications, Hydraulics, Systems Integration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Automation for Business: Starweaver
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech
  • Translational Science: University of Michigan
  • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
  • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
  • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Neuromarketing Research: Johns Hopkins University

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