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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


  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Scalability, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Stakeholder Engagement, Health Equity, Financial Forecasting, Patient Safety, Strategic Leadership, Composure, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Nursing, Change Management, Financial Management, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Improvement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Delegation Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Communication

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Metric, Decisiveness, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Adaptability, Customer Demand Planning, Decision Making, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Data Strategy, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    HR Data and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication

    4.8 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Innovation, Productivity, Growth Strategies

    4.9 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Influencing, Team Motivation, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Gérer les risques et les modifications d’un projet

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Closure, Communication

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAP

    Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Portfolio Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Planning, System Implementation, Plan Execution, Change Management

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stress Management, Assertiveness, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Business Communication, Time Management, Talent Acquisition, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?: Politecnico di Milano
  • Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: STARWEAVER
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
  • HR Data and Technology: Microsoft
  • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
  • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Leadership Foundations & Personal Development: University of Huddersfield
  • Gérer les risques et les modifications d’un projet: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategic Analysis and Solution Design: SAP

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