ML119 - Persuasion Skills

To do their job - accomplishing work through others - managers must develop and use persuasion skills rather than simply issue orders. Formal authority no longer gets managers as far as it used to. This course will help you master the art and science behind successful persuasion so you can begin changing others' attitudes, beliefs, or behavior to create win-win solutions.


 

Course Reviews


Course Rating
"Fascinating material that will only strengthen my abilities in leadership."
"Summary of Definitions was helpful. Good evaluative tools given."
"Thanks...good course!"
"This course was very helpful. In addition, the scenarios really made me think about how to effectively use persuasion techniques in a variety of settings. I also appreciate the feedback offered for optimal learning. Thank you!"

Course Structure


Course Format

  • Can Start Anytime
  • Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
  • 4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

  • Study Course Content
  • Pass ALL Required Quizzes

Certificate of Completion

  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education
  • Available for download at the end of the course

Technology Requirements

  • A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Speakers or headphones

Course Objectives


Persuasion Skills

  • Understand what persuasion is.
  • Build your credibility.
  • Gauge your audience's receptivity to your ideas as well as their decision-making style.
  • Appeal to listeners' sense of logic and connect emotionally with them.
  • Overcome resistance to your ideas.
  • Prompt your listeners to persuade themselves to back your proposals.

Community TV

  • NA

Lounge Group


This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.

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How to Enroll

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