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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Sociology, Market Dynamics

    4.3 stars, 72 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Diversity Awareness, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 414 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Change Management, Health Care, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.5 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Contract Management, Closing (Sales), Influencing, Planning

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, People Management, Organizational Development, Management Training And Development, Cloud Computing, People Development, Culture Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 174 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Peer Review, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Resource Planning, Project Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration

    4.8 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Google Sheets, Talent Recruitment, Consolidation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation Analysis, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Comfort in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Land Management, HVAC, Building Codes, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Decisiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Motivation, People Development

    4.2 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    القيادة بدون سلطة | Leading without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Related To Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
  • Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery: Northeastern University
  • Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten: University of Michigan
  • Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp
  • Building a Hiring Plan by Analyzing Past Data in Sheets: Coursera
  • Comfort in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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