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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Persuasive Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      العمل الجماعي والإبداع

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Assertiveness Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Decision Making

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Shaping Your Professional Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Trânsito na Arena Política da Organização

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Influencing, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UBITS

      De la comunicación a la neurocomunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Positivity, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Influencing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alignor

      Diversity Leadership for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Team Leadership, Empathy, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Consultative Selling, Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alignor

      Leading Diverse Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Team Management, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Leadership, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Active Listening

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Assertiveness Skills: Packt
    • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Trânsito na Arena Política da Organização: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • De la comunicación a la neurocomunicación: UBITS
    • Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor
    • Kommunikationsstrategien für ein virtuelles Zeitalter: University of Toronto

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