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

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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
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Making Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Strategies, Public Speaking, English Language, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Time Management, Brainstorming, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning, Creativity, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Assertiveness, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Active Listening, Empathy, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Poise

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Advocacy, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

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

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Audience, Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Persuasive Communication, Sales Strategy, Communication, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Business Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Change Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      悖论:思维的魔方

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Ancient History, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Strategic Planning, Planning, Conflict Management, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 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, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Technical Documentation, Scripting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
    • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
    • Growing your Influence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University

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