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

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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      348 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Employee Surveys, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, Influencing, Commercialization, New Product Development, Vocabulary

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dell

      Selling with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Communication, Customer Service

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      49 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Multimedia

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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
      ·
      734 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Selling with Confidence: Dell
    • Negotiation Skills: Packt
    • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network

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