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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting, Mathematical Modeling, Business Valuation, Investments, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Content Creation, Influencing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Storytelling, Communication, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Influencing, Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Adaptability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Empowerment, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Customer Engagement, Trustworthiness, Consultative Selling, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Client Support, Relationship Management, Sales Support, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Integrity, Content Management Systems, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, IT General Controls (ITGC), Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Management, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Peer Review, Business Economics
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, People Analytics, Communication Planning, Drive Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Communication Strategies, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Sales Training, Report Writing, Customer Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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