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

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Making Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      769 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Sales Strategy, Product Promotion, Customer Engagement, Product Demonstration, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Social Media, Web Development, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan

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