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

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    • U

      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      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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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • 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
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      428 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Tact

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      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, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      P

      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

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 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
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      悖论:思维的魔方

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Psychology, Probability, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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, Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Editing, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      59 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto: UBITS
    • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
    • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
    • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Negotiation Skills: Packt
    • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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