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    Study techniques for influencing people in personal and professional settings. Learn about social dynamics, communication skills, and leadership.

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      University of Minnesota

      Preparing to Manage Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Resource Management, People Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Economics

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Branding, Innovation, Presentations, Communication, Brand Management

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

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Positivity, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Development, Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Creativity, Relationship Building, Cultural Responsiveness

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Work Breakdown Structure, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Anatomy, Biology

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Conflict Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Project Management, Communication, Project Management Life Cycle, Influencing, Workflow Management, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Decision Making, Coaching

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Experimentation, Human Development, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Design Thinking, Financial Analysis, Annual Reports, Balance Sheet, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Finance, HR Tech

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Science, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Storytelling, Concision, Target Audience, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Size Determination

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
    • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
    • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis

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