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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Professional Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Influencing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    937 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    El arte de negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Leadership Out of the Box

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Matrix Management, People Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Virtual Teams, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Proofreading, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Engineering Management, Team Management, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Storytelling

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    474 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Communicating with Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stress First Aid, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    477 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Professional Development, Mentorship, Leadership, Business Process, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Change, Communication, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Influencing, Team Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Strategy Implementation: Copenhagen Business School
  • El arte de negociar: University of California, Irvine
  • Leadership Out of the Box: Queen Mary University of London
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication Skills: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
  • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto

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