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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Sales Strategy, Product Promotion, Customer Engagement, Product Demonstration, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Consumer Behaviour

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · 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: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, New Product Development, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Advertising, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Data Visualization, Brainstorming, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Marketing, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Presentations, Fundraising, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, New Business Development, Financial Management, Negotiation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      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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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Communication, Social Skills, Teamwork, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
    • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
    • Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors: IESE Business School
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking: GRAMMY GO

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