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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Collateral, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Writing, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Creativity, New Product Development, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Project Management, Decision Making, Team Motivation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Business Communication, Writing, Influencing, Decision Making, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Health Policy, Environmental Regulations, Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Independent Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Personal Integrity, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Persuasive Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Leadership, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Design Thinking, Motivational Skills, Adult Learning Principles, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Storyboarding, Student-Centred Learning, Prototyping, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Social Sciences, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, Data Visualization Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Project Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Modeling, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Reporting, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Information Technology, Performance Measurement, Disaster Recovery, Artificial Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Safety Assurance, Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Construction, HVAC, Hydraulics, Architectural Design, Structural Engineering

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University

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