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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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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Active Listening, Empathy, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Performing Arts, Writing, Motivational Skills, Writing and Editing, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Optimism, Personal Development, Positive Behavior Support, Empowerment, Enthusiasm, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Psychology, Creativity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Curiosity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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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      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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      IE Business School

      Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Business Risk Management, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Risk Analysis, Tax, Business Economics, Global Marketing, Demography, Social Studies, Fiscal Management, European History, Socioeconomics, Market Dynamics, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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

    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
    • 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

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