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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Planning, Influencing

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

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      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership in Action and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to use influencer marketing to grow instagram business

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Marketing, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Influencing, Business

      2.3
      Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      921 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Relationship Management : Rice University
    • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores: Coursera Project Network
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden

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