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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      AI's Existing Impact

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Marketing Psychology, ChatGPT, Business-To-Consumer, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, MarTech, Customer Service, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Return On Investment, Algorithms, Content Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Liderazgo con impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Conscientiousness, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Accountability, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Goal Setting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising

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

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

    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • AI's Existing Impact: Emory University
    • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Liderazgo con impacto : Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
    • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
    • Impact from Digital Transformation: Full course: EIT Digital
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University

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