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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Closing the Deal

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking

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

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

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

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking

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

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

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

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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 influencing people courses

    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Dell Technologies Closing the Deal: Dell
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google

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