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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Automation, Creativity, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ashoka University

      Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Optimism, Adaptability, Psychology, Conscientiousness, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Communicating to Diverse Audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Content Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interests of the average Facebook User

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Presentations, Web Analytics, Marketing Budgets

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influencing people courses

    • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
    • Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
    • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction: Coursera

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