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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


  • C

    Coursera

    SEO: Audit Pages, Rank Higher

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Web Content, Auditing, Report Writing, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Interactive Maps

    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

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage User Permissions

    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

  • E

    Edureka

    Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Marketing

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    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

  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Charismatic Leadership: Apply, Inspire & Transform

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Creativity, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Mentorship, People Management, Coaching

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: 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, Investments, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    The 5 Voices: Effectively Communicate with Everyone You Lead

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empathy, Change Management, Innovation, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • SEO: Audit Pages, Rank Higher: Coursera
  • Build Interactive Maps: Coursera
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
  • Manage User Permissions: Coursera
  • Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform: Edureka
  • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
  • How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques: Starweaver
  • Charismatic Leadership: Apply, Inspire & Transform: EDUCBA

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