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.

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Business Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development
★ 4.7 (742) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Email Marketing, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Strategic Communication, User Feedback, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Communication, Business Reporting, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Earned Media, Content Creation, Social Media, User Experience
★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Training, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Agentic systems
★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Digital Transformation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Communications, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Vibrations, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Digital Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, AI literacy, Communication Systems
★ 4.6 (500) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sensory Systems Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Research, Biology
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking
★ 4.7 (212) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture Transformation, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Behavioral Economics, Behavior Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis
★ 4.9 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Sales, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Market Data
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications
★ 4.8 (415) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Google Gemini, AI literacy, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI
★ 4.8 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks