Master the art of persuasion to lead with influence, confidence, and impact. As a program or project manager, your success depends on inspiring senior contributors, aligning diverse stakeholders, and communicating clearly under pressure. This course gives you the tools to go beyond the basics of the PMP® or CAPM®—to persuade effectively, manage your leadership presence, and drive results across complex initiatives.
Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers
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Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers
This course is part of Program Management and the Art of Communication Specialization
Instructor: William A. Brantley
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply persuasive communication techniques to influence leaders and align diverse stakeholders.
Balance logic, emotion, and credibility (ethos, pathos, logos) to craft impactful messages.
Strengthen leadership presence and build trust across digital and in-person interactions.
Use persuasion as a tool for managing risk, driving outcomes, and improving team performance.
Skills you'll gain
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Public Speaking
- Target Audience
- Strategic Communication
- Program Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Team Building
- Stakeholder Communications
- Team Performance Management
- Communication
- Executive Presence
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Persuasive Communication
- Rapport Building
- Project Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Presentations
- Virtual Teams
- Leadership
- Influencing
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Assessments
24 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Program Management and the Art of Communication Specialization
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