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

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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, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive flexibility, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Instructing, Concision, Student Engagement, Goal-Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Classroom Management, Positivity, Pedagogy, Self-Awareness, Instructing, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Personal Development, Working With Children, Empowerment, Persistence, Lesson Planning, Tenacity, Positive Behavior Support, Lifelong Learning, Enthusiasm, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Tactfulness, Cognitive flexibility, Interpersonal Communications, Storytelling, Social Skills, Adaptability, Ingenuity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Media Relations, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Branding, Personal Attributes, Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Proactivity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Advertising Campaigns, Psychology, Decision Making, Experimentation, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Marketing, Communication, and PR

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Performance Measurement, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI Agents

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, Concision, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Business Process Automation

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
    • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Growing your Influence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver

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