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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Finance and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Entertainment and Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Innovation, Business Strategies, Influencing, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      492 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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      188 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Adapt your leadership style

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      997 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      468 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategy Implementation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
    • International Entertainment and Sports Marketing: Yonsei University
    • Leadership Out of the Box: Queen Mary University of London
    • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
    • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

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