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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Automation, Creativity, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Content Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

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

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    Coursera

    Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Presentations, Web Analytics, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    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

  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
  • Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Instagram Stories: Maximize Interaction: Coursera

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