Negotiation and persuasion are essential skills for career success, whether you’re securing a convincing colleagues of your ideas, collaborating with partners, or securing a pay rise. The ability to communicate persuasively and negotiate effectively can boost your confidence, improve workplace relationships, and help you achieve better outcomes.
Here are five free courses that will sharpen your ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate like a pro.
University of Michigan & Coursera | Self-paced
Master key negotiation strategies with this structured, step-by-step course. Learn how to create win-win solutions, handle difficult discussions, and improve your bargaining power.
🎯 Key skills: Strategic negotiation, conflict resolution, win-win deal-making
Yale University & Coursera | Self-paced
Explore high-level negotiation tactics using game theory to make better deals. Practise real-world scenarios and develop a principled, persuasive negotiation style.
🎯 Key skills: Strategic thinking, leverage in negotiations, decision-making
Alison | Self-paced
Develop powerful influence and persuasion techniques to excel in negotiations. Learn how to build trust, communicate confidently, and create win-win outcomes in business and everyday interactions.
🎯 Key skills: Influence tactics, negotiation psychology, trust-building
University of California, Irvine & Coursera | 3 weeks
Learn practical negotiation techniques to handle workplace discussions, salary negotiations, and business deals effectively. Master strategic communication, persuasion tactics, and conflict resolution to secure the best outcomes.
🎯 Key skills: Negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, persuasive communication
LinkedIn Learning | Self-paced
Develop the ability to influence decisions and gain support for your ideas in professional settings. Learn practical persuasion techniques that help you communicate more effectively, build trust, and negotiate successfully.
🎯 Key skills: Persuasive communication, influence tactics, negotiation psychology
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