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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

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis

      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

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Revenue Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Branding, Innovation, Presentations, Communication, Brand Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Mental Health, Community Development, Rehabilitation, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Production Planning, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Marketing, Creative Design, Storytelling, Brand Awareness, Presentations, Value Propositions, Ideation, Campaign Management, Persona Development, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Digital Footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Information Privacy, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Facebook, Self-Awareness, Instagram, Social Media, Personal Development, Content Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      661 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      emlyon business school

      Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Business Process, Stakeholder Management, 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Technical Communication, Program Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Care, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Stress Management, Psychology, Environment Health And Safety

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

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

    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
    • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
    • Effectuation : l'entrepreneuriat pour tous: emlyon business school
    • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University

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