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    Starweaver

    Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Sales, Data Literacy, B2B Sales, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Data Visualization Software, Concision, Expectation Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    614 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Influencing the Organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Storytelling, Influencing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Analytics, Customer Insights

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
  • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Storytelling and Persuading with Data and Digital Technology: University of Maryland, College Park

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