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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Economics, Decision Making, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      880 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Professional Networking, Operational Efficiency, Business Strategies, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Active Listening, Influencing, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Media and Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Digital Communications, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Physics

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

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      Arizona State University

      Communication For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development, Influencing, Conflict Management, Communication, Business Leadership, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Assertiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Marketing and Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Data Visualization, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Consultative Selling, Communication Strategies, Brainstorming, Focus Group

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Economics, Governance, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Requirements Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      947 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement Process, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Risk Management, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Business Impact: Duke University
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
    • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia

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