Persuasion courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, the psychology behind decision-making, and strategies for influencing others. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, negotiating effectively, and understanding audience motivations. Many courses introduce tools such as persuasive writing frameworks and presentation software that enhance your ability to engage and convince diverse audiences.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Personal Development, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability
★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Report Writing, Communication, Writing, Deductive Reasoning, Concision, Communication Strategies, Analytical Skills, Research, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Speech Therapy, Target Audience, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentation, Sales, Price Negotiation, Composure, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Psychology, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Sales Strategy, Sales, Brand Strategy, Influencing, Sales Process, Decision Making, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Drive Engagement, Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Communication, Writing, Concision, Research, Emotional Intelligence
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Selling Techniques, Customer Success Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, General Sales Practices, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Procurement, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Collaboration, Price Negotiation, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, AI Personalization, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Extract, Transform, Load, Media and Communications, Scripting, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months