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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Leadership, People Development, Motivational Skills, Employee Onboarding, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Communication, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Active Listening
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Risk Management, Governance, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Operational Risk, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Accrual Accounting, Finance, Process Analysis, Human Capital, Process Mapping, Financial Accounting, Operations Management, Branding, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Communication, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Adaptability, Team Management, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks