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.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Thought Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Professionalism, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Data Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, B2B Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Compassion, Leadership Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Sales, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Customer Engagement, General Sales Practices, Solution Selling, Consultative Approaches, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Price Negotiation, Rapport Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Editing, AI Integrations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Follow Through, Personal Attributes, Planning, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Photo Editing, Video Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks