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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Facebook, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Honesty, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive flexibility, Compliance Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Digital Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Storytelling, Sales, B2B Sales, Business Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Trend Analysis, HubSpot CRM

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Power of Sport in American Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Network Visualization and Intervention

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Persuasive Communication, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Platforms, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cost Control, Budget Management, Expense Management, Billing Systems, Billing, Accountability, Resource Utilization

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Persuasive Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

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

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      Imperial College London

      Climate change and health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Mitigation, Research

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Series on Personal Development Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Courage, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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

    • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World: University of Pennsylvania
    • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
    • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
    • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Network Visualization and Intervention: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
    • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University

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