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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, Technical Communication, Exploratory Data Analysis, Public Health, Program Management, Data Analysis Software, Decision Support Systems

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

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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, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Psychology

      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 Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, 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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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Sciences, Political 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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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Scientific Methods, Color Theory, Chemistry, Research Design, Psychology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      781 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, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Predictive Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, 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, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Cardiology, General Science and Research, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Successful Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Digital Footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media, Web Content, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Content Management, User Accounts, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      659 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: EIT Digital
    • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
    • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University

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