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

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Instructing, Concision, Student Engagement, Goal-Oriented

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Marketing, Psychology, Performance Measurement, Anatomy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Revising

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      384 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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      947 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Persuasive Communication, Assertiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Motivation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Influencing the Organisation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Influencing, Professional Development, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Data Visualization Software, Concision, Expectation Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Comunicación efectiva para liderar equipos de trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Motivation, Communication, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
    • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University

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