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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


  • U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems

    4.4 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Business Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Sustainable Business, Cultural Diversity, Culture, International Relations

    4.7 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 128 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, IT Management, Business Relationship Management, Service Design, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, People Development, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    CertNexus

    Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Employee Training, Change Management, Employee Engagement

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Applied Machine Learning, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Data Strategy, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Engineering, Human Resources, Analytics, Data Science

    4.3 stars, 84 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (84) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Relationship Building, Psychology, Habit Formation, Cognitive flexibility, Liberal Arts, Culture, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    HR Foundations: Core Concepts, Practices, and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Talent Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Management Training And Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change, Staff Management, Employee Engagement

    3.7 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Knowledge Transfer

    4.9 stars, 305 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Advocacy, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Lean Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Workflow Management, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Google

    Gestion de projet de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Scope Management, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Cost Management, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management Systems, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Budget Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Report Writing, Change Management, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (65) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
  • Global Impact: Business Ethics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
  • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA
  • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
  • Análise de Dados para Workforce Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Happiness Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • HR Foundations: Core Concepts, Practices, and Leadership: Board Infinity
  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera

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