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

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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Influencing, Business Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Market Research, Brainstorming

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Strategies for Paid Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Budget Management, Bidding, Marketing Analytics, Lead Generation, Facebook, Marketing Psychology, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Storytelling, Influencing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Analytics, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Communication, Social Skills, Teamwork, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Microsoft Office, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content, OpenAI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Video Editing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
    • The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne: Dartmouth College
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Strategies for Paid Campaigns: Simplilearn
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network
    • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway: Coursera Project Network

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