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    Master persuasion techniques for influencing others. Learn about psychological principles of persuasion and practical applications.

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    Explore the Persuasion Course Catalog

    • P

      Packt

      Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Price Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      D

      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Effective Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Toronto

      Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Q

      Queen Mary University of London

      Influencing the Organisation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Professional Development, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Target Market, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Editing, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Social Media, Branding, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Winning at Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Showrooms, Employee Coaching, Customer Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Active Listening

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sales Strategies and Techniques: Packt
    • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
    • Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
    • Strategies for Effective Engagement : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel: University of Toronto
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder

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