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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Data Presentation, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Media Production, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Influencing, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Engagement, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Conflict Management, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Leadership, Influencing, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Team Motivation, Fundraising, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Visionary, Team Management, Team Oriented
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Systems Thinking, Influencing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Problem Management, Business Priorities, Prioritization, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Composure, Decision Making, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Concision, Public Speaking, Brand Marketing, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Communication Strategies, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scalability, Program Management, Project Coordination, Coordination, Leadership, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Relationship Building, Dashboard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Marketing Automation, Blogs, E-Commerce, Performance marketing, Recruitment, Influencing, Product Promotion, Program Development, Recruitment Strategies, Payment Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Initiative and Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months