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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Disease Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Environmental Science, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 318 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Power of Team Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    The Discipline of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational Change, Tactfulness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Diversity Training, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Drive Engagement, Productivity, Productivity Software, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Change Management: Practical Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    UBITS

    De la comunicación a la neurocomunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Climate Change Mitigation, Control Systems

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Penetration Testing

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History

    4.6 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Disease Clusters: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • Productivity in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Change Management: Practical Strategies: University of Cambridge
  • De la comunicación a la neurocomunicación: UBITS
  • Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems: Coursera
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford Online

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