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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Brand Marketing, Resource Utilization, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Digital Marketing, Market Opportunities, Engineering Management, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Innovation, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Process Mapping, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Gap Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Creative Thinking

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Global Environmental Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environmental Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Waste Minimization

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Research, Training and Development, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Productivity, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Peer Review, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Truth About Cats and Dogs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Caregiving, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Influencing, Presentations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Telecommuting, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

      4.8
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      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, Grammar, Concision, Editing, Language Competency, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Time Management, Creativity

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Culture, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Team Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Strategic Partnership, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

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

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

    • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
    • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
    • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan

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