Persuasion and Influencing Skills for Professionals — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 42m 📚 27 lessons

Persuasion and Influencing Skills for Professionals

Learn the psychological principles of ethical persuasion to effectively pitch ideas, negotiate confidently, and build stronger professional relationships.

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About this course

In today’s interconnected world, the ability to guide decisions and inspire action is a crucial skill for career growth. Whether you are presenting an idea to your team or negotiating a contract, mastering the art of ethical influence can transform your professional trajectory. This written course provides a step-by-step framework to understand human behavior and apply proven communication strategies. You will transition from simply sharing information to actively inspiring agreement and collaboration in any professional setting. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational psychological triggers that drive human decision-making and agreement. - Apply ethical persuasion frameworks to structure compelling arguments and written pitches. - Master active listening and empathy techniques to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders. - Overcome objections and resistance using constructive communication strategies. - Navigate modern digital persuasion, tailoring your message across written channels like email and messaging platforms. The course begins with core terminology and the psychological principles of influence before guiding you through practical communication scenarios, written exercises, and ethical frameworks. Designed for beginners, this course requires no prior background in psychology or communication and is ideal for anyone looking to increase their everyday impact. Start reading today to unlock the power of persuasive communication and elevate your professional influence.

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Certificate of completion

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Behavioral pattern analysis
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1.2 hrs
Decision-architecture frameworks
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1.4 hrs
A/B test design
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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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