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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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      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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      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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      IE Business School

      Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Financial Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Marketing, Psychology, Performance Measurement, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Laboratory Research, Physics, Biology, General Science and Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

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

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

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      Arizona State University

      Leading Through Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, People Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Financial Systems, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
    • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
    • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
    • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine

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