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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, AI Personalization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing Automation, Discussion Facilitation, Customer Analysis, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Analysis, Influencing, Consultative Approaches, Account Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Performance Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Success Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Technical Communication, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Usability, Public Health, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: 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

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

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
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

Kennesaw State University
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
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, AI Security, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks