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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 Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Productivity, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Peer Review, Goal Setting

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Culture, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Team Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Work Breakdown Structure, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Innovation, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Process Mapping, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Gap Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Influencing, Presentations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Telecommuting, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Channel, Brand Awareness, Target Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Caregiving, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

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      emlyon business school

      Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Process Development, Business Risk Management, Decision Making, Resource Management, Action Oriented

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 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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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

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

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Human Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
    • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous: emlyon business school
    • Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People: IESE Business School

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