Influence is a critical skill in today’s workplace, especially when you don’t have formal authority. In Influencing People without Authority, you’ll build practical skills to communicate effectively, give and receive feedback, and persuade others with confidence. Through this Specialization, you’ll learn how to build relationships that strengthen your influence, apply persuasive communication techniques, and use feedback as a tool for growth. You’ll explore how to present ideas with clarity and impact, combine data with storytelling, and develop strategies to influence peers, managers, and stakeholders. By the end of this Specialization, you’ll be able to: Apply influence tactics to persuade others across teams and roles Build strong professional relationships to increase trust and credibility Give and receive feedback that supports growth and performance Communicate ideas clearly through presentations and storytelling Distinguish ethical influence from manipulation and respond effectively This Specialization is designed for real-world application. You can use these skills right away—whether you're collaborating with peers, presenting ideas, or working to influence decisions without formal authority.
ES
This is a great course, the first week it is a bit slow, but then from the second week onwards it is awesome. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot from all the materials employed in this course.
AK
A very good course, taught by an exceptional instructor. It has helped me a lot in both my personal and professional life.
KN
The content of the course was very informative and the quizzes and peer-graded assignments added to the bonus. I was able to learn the Influence tactics and how we can apply it in real life.
JR
Great practical course for those who speak in public, including lawyers and teachers.
RA
I generally like the aim of the course and how the instructor leads with the course with a lot of discussion with peers helping to learn more and understanding different perspectives
AK
Thank you for this very insightful and effective course, I am extremely satisfied I started it and looking forward to more benefits in the weeks ahead. Best, Anna Kalandadze, Washington DC
JW
The course has good theory structure and real-life assignments that will provoke you to apply immediately what you have learned. I enjoyed the lecture's clear pronunciation. It is easy to follow.
SG
It was an interesting course, learned a lot of concepts which I haven't heard of earlier with regards to Influencing People in the corporate world. Overall it has been a great learning experience.
JM
I loved this course. It gives a lot of good information to help when I need to influence other people, but my favorite thing is the tips it gives for avoiding others' influence and manipulation.
ZL
It is great to learn what is different from manupulate and influence, it is up to the intention. also know the strategy how to protect the team from the harm of manupulation. Great course!!!
TB
One of tutorial that I really like, the explanation video is very detailed. And I think this course recommended for those of you who have just entered the world of entrepreneur or employers.
VG
Very interesting course! Great topics that are very applicable were covered. Professors Scott DeRue & Max Sytch presented and put the lectures in a very engaging way. Big thanks to them!
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It was an interesting course, learned a lot of concepts which I haven't heard of earlier with regards to Influencing People in the corporate world. Overall it has been a great learning experience.
If you are a white man and want to learn how to influence other white men, this is a great course. For the rest of us, this course provides some helpful tips and techniques. Unfortunately, the course instructors ignore the all-too-common psychological biases some people have about others based upon race, gender, age, orientation, etc. And near the end of the course, we watch a white man encourage us to use more emotion -- specifically anger. That is a laughable suggestion. There are ample examples of the fact that the anger of white men can be effective when the anger of others is counterproductive. Here's one: https://asunow.asu.edu/20151027-study-shows-angry-men-gain-influence-and-angry-women-lose-influence
A very useful course, presented in a very simple and structured way, using an easy English language with a lot of subtitles.
You shall like and get a huge benefit from the materials and the course.
Really useful course! I learnt many new ways to influence others and protect myself from other people's influence.
P.S The cover is a deal-breaker. I joined this course after watching the intro.
I loved this course. It gives a lot of good information to help when I need to influence other people, but my favorite thing is the tips it gives for avoiding others' influence and manipulation.
This course spend an appropriate amount of time on the theory behind power and influence and tactics of influencing and protecting against unwanted influence. I was able to apply these strategies to my work and am seeing the benefits. I will continue to practice but I know I can continue to improve upon what I've learned here. Many thanks to the professors for a well-designed and high relevant MOOC!
Very interesting topic and I think it will be helpful for the future.
The course has good theory structure and real-life assignments that will provoke you to apply immediately what you have learned. I enjoyed the lecture's clear pronunciation. It is easy to follow.
Very useful course.
And the professors are excellent.
Lot of insights provided with enough clarity on the different methods on exhibiting the influence on others. Also avoiding unwanted influence on ourselves. Course is neither heavy nor light. It was built to proper size and very explanatory. Even assignments were made at the right proposition. Perfect online course
This is a great course, the first week it is a bit slow, but then from the second week onwards it is awesome. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot from all the materials employed in this course.
One of tutorial that I really like, the explanation video is very detailed. And I think this course recommended for those of you who have just entered the world of entrepreneur or employers.
This course was full of specific tactics and strategies, which I find very helpful and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to my colleagues and friends.
This was the best course so far in this specialization. I have already used some of the tactics I have learned to increase my pay and find a better position.
Highly recommended, many useful tips and very clear expalantion. Doesn't take much effort to go through it, just the right mount.
Simple. well structured, compressed information, perfect teachers, I am already searching for the next training, THANK YOU :-)
I've learned a lot in this course! It will surely impulsion my career. Thank you.
I loved the course, its depth research and the way it was explained . Thank you
If you want to positively impact the world, this course is for you!
Very interesting and useful in my daily work