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

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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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      775 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Social Media, Branding, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      734 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Influencing, Business Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Market Research, Brainstorming

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Infographics, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Storytelling, Influencing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Analytics, Customer Insights, Microsoft PowerPoint

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto: UBITS
    • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD

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