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

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Tact

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      957 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Selling with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Communication, Outside Sales, Customer Service

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, New Product Development, Vocabulary

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Research, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Stratégies de communication à l’ère du virtuel: University of Toronto
    • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • Selling with Confidence: Dell
    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan

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