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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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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    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

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    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

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving, Health Promotion

    4.7
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    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Attributes, Research, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Personal Development, Science and Research, Social Impact, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation

    4.8
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    New York University

    Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Respiration, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Science and Research, Cardiology, Exercise Therapy, General Science and Research, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Meditation & Breathwork, Cell Biology, Nephrology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Market Data, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Risk Analysis, Demography, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Social Studies, Public Policies, Supply And Demand, Analysis

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Adjudication, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Legal Proceedings, Appeals, Public Policies, Export Control, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Removing Barriers to Change

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

  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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