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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Leadership Out of the Box

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Matrix Management, People Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Virtual Teams, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Team Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Active Listening, Time Management, Open Mindset, People Development, Leadership Development, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, People Management, Business Planning, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Customer Demand Planning, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Negotiation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empowerment, Influencing, General Sales Practices, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

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

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

      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

      Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Employee Coaching, Plan Execution, Accountability, Team Leadership, Leadership, Training and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Leadership Out of the Box: Queen Mary University of London
    • Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World: Skillshare
    • Relationship Management : Rice University
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Supply Chain Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine

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