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

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Electronic Media, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Team Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Poise

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Advocacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 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 persuasion courses

    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
    • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Growing your Influence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions

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