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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Storytelling

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Performance Analysis, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Governance, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Developing Interpersonal Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Collaboration, Business Communication, Professionalism, Communication, Assertiveness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, People Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

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

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      Dartmouth College

      Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Personal Development, People Development, Decision Making, Talent Management, Time Management, Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Management, People Management, Innovation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Behavioral Economics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Design Thinking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Professional Development, Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Leadership and Management, Brainstorming, Teamwork, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Adaptability

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Psychology of Popularity

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Sciences, Behavior Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Research

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

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Arbitration, Communication, Leadership, Contract Management, Analysis, Contract Review, Influencing, Sales Process, Planning, Decision Making, Business Ethics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Innovation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Behavioral Economics, Business Priorities, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Negotiation Skills: LearnKartS
    • AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Developing Interpersonal Skills : IBM
    • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
    • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
    • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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