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    Explore principles of influence for effective communication and leadership. Learn techniques for persuasion, negotiation, and building credibility.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Technical Communication, Program Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Strategy, Machine Learning, Data Governance, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Care, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Stress Management, Psychology, Environment Health And Safety

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Innovation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Behavioral Economics, Business Priorities, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      464 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Team Management, Team Building, Behavior Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Influencing, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, People Management, Supervision, Business Leadership, Influencing, Coordinating, Coaching, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Respiration, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Blood Pressure, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Health Systems, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Social Media, Writing, Professional Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Mental Health, Community Development, Rehabilitation, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People: IESE Business School
    • Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: EIT Digital
    • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University

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