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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Canva (Software), Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Persuasive Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Leadership, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Grammar, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Language Competency, Organizational Skills, Storytelling, Empathy, Vocabulary, Brainstorming, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Concentration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Organizational Leadership, Professional Networking, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Social Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Persuasive Communication, Security Awareness, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Appeals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Proposal Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Design Thinking, Collaboration

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Management, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Public Speaking, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Presentations, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Open Mindset, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Neurology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      569 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Communicating to Diverse Audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Target Audience, Business Communication, Empathy, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
    • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
    • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions

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