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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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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Cybersecurity Teams, Influence & Legacy

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Business Strategies, Technical Consulting, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

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    Macquarie University

    Leading transformations: Manage change

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Influencing, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Process Mapping, Growth Mindedness, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    British Standards Institution

    AI System Impact Assessment Guidance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Technical Standard, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Trustworthiness, Accountability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Influential Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    How to Inspire and Motivate Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Empowerment, Influencing, General Sales Practices, Planning, Adaptability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    British Standards Institution

    Approaches to Establish Trust in AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Trustworthiness, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Storytelling, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

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    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, Persona Development, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

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

  • Cybersecurity Teams, Influence & Legacy: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
  • AI System Impact Assessment Guidance: British Standards Institution
  • Influential Leadership: Microsoft
  • How to Inspire and Motivate Others: Madecraft
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Approaches to Establish Trust in AI Systems: British Standards Institution
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania

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