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Influence Courses

Influence courses can help you learn persuasive communication, negotiation techniques, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind decision-making. You can build skills in crafting compelling messages, understanding audience motivations, and leveraging social proof to drive action. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and survey platforms that help you apply these skills effectively in various contexts.


Popular Influence Courses and Certifications


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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Teamwork, Personal Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Relationship Building, Communication, Time Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Control Emotions in Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Price Negotiation, Analysis, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Value Propositions, Analytical Skills, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: Culture and Messaging

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Market Research Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Regression Analysis, Power BI, A/B Testing, Data Transformation, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Surveys

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Interpret Alpha & Beta with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Technical Communication, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Market Data, Business Metrics, Verbal Communication Skills, Statistical Analysis, Oral Expression, Equities, Data Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Active Listening, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Development for GenAI Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Technical Management, Personal Development, AI Enablement, Operational Excellence, Business Communication, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Communication, Value Propositions, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Branding, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Market Share, Organizational Structure, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Economics, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Control Emotions in Deals: Coursera
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Marketing Communications: Culture and Messaging: University of Arizona
  • Market Research Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Interpret Alpha & Beta with Regression: Coursera
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals: The Expert Academy
  • Career Development for GenAI Ops: Coursera

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