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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Tact

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Applications in People Management

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture

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

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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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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Organizational Skills, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Social and Human Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for People and Talent Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement

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

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      Northeastern University

      Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Influencing, Empowerment, Culture, Innovation, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
    • AI Applications in People Management : University of Pennsylvania
    • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence: Case Western Reserve University
    • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
    • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
    • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota

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