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25 Best Persuasion Courses Online

We compared 25 Persuasion courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $249.00. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Arizona State University, University of Michigan and The University of Maryland, College Park. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $249.00
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "persuasion" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $249.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Logic and Evidence in Persuasion

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Elevate your analytical skills with this advanced course from Arizona State University, where the focus shifts to the deep mechanics of logic and evidence synthesis. You will move beyond basic persuasion to master "Under...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Advanced Strategies in Persuasion

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Finalize your mastery of strategic communication in this applied course from Arizona State University, designed to tackle the most complex challenges in academic and professional discourse. This course focuses on the cri...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Persuasion

    Offered by Arizona State University

    This Specialization from Arizona State University Global Launch empowers students to communicate ideas with impact in academic and professional settings. Learners will master Aristotle’s Triangle of Persuasion - logic, c...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Foundations of Persuasion

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Unlock the foundational tools of influential communication in this course from Arizona State University. This course introduces students to the "Art of Persuasion," focusing on how to communicate complex ideas with clari...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Offered by University of Michigan

    The hope good presenters project when pitching their ideas is not naïve hope. They’re not Pollyanna at the podium. Instead, the solutions they offer are supported by research, data, and expertise. This course will teach...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park

    Logic is not enough. Program managers need presence and to move stakeholders emotionally. Project professionals only follow people they both respect and trust. Learn to apply Aristotle’s persuasion triad to create succes...

    $249.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    Influence and Persuasion Skills | How to Get to YES!

    Do you ever feel like you’re not quite getting through to people? Struggling to get your ideas across, win people over, or inspire action? Whether you’re closing a sale, leading a team, negotiating, or simply trying to m...

    $44.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Business Networking Part 6: Persuasion Strategies

    Network with confidence and purpose.In this fast-paced course, Chaffee-Thanh Nguyen and Scott Paton explore how to succeed in Networking events. In the short period you have with other Networkers, how do you achieve your...

    $199.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    How To Find Hot Buttons Of Anybody For Sales And Persuasion

    Course Title: How To Find Hot Buttons Of Anybody For Sales And PersuasionInstructor: Pradeep AggarwalEver wonder why some people seem to effortlessly influence others and close deals with ease? The secret lies in underst...

    $89.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    The Art of Persuasion for Work and Everyday Life

    "Persuasion Mastery: Build Trust, Influence, and Communicate with Confidence"Persuasion is more than just getting people to agree with you—it’s about building trust, understanding motivations, and effectively communicati...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate

    Marketing Psychology – The Art of Ethical Persuasion

    Learn how to use principles of psychology to connect with your target market at each stage of the buying process, thereby driving increased sales and building strong customer relationships. The purpose of using psycholog...

    $99.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement

    Offered by Sage Publications

    Effective communication and persuasion are essential skills for sales professionals seeking to build trust, influence buyer decisions, and achieve successful outcomes. This course explores proven strategies for engaging...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Persuasion in Business Communications

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate

    Persuasion Beyond Facts | Influence with Values & Story

    This course focuses on enhancing your ability to persuade beyond just presenting facts or data. You'll learn how to connect with values and emotions, utilizing storytelling and emotional intelligence to win people over i...

    $149.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion

    Offered by Harvard University

    Taught by Harvard Faculty Jody Freeman with insights from comedian and actor Amy Poehler.

    $175.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Master Practical Persuasion Skills

    Offered by CodeSignal

    Build practical persuasion skills for everyday workplace and personal situations. Learn to communicate clearly, build trust, negotiate compromise, and create shared commitment while using influence ethically.

    $30.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Communication Skills for Engineers

    Offered by Rice University

    Build a toolkit of communication skills that will give you the knowledge and confidence to be an effective engineering leader. Engineers who want to advance in their profession need to be effective communicators. They ne...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Offered by Duke University

    By taking Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking you will improve your ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians, used car salesmen, and teachers) and also to constr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Como influenciar pessoas

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Este curso irá aprimorar sua capacidade de influenciar pessoas em situações nas quais não é possível recorrer à autoridade formal. Você aprenderá formas eficazes de criar, desenvolver e manter uma base de poder em sua or...

    $95.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This Specialization focuses on using social media as a marketing tool in business communication and development. Learners will be oriented to the social media environment and encouraged to consider the role of these plat...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Influence is a critical skill in today’s workplace, especially when you don’t have formal authority. In Influencing People without Authority, you’ll build practical skills to communicate effectively, give and receive fee...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation

    Offered by Macquarie University

    Eine ambitionierte Vision für die Zukunft Ihres Unternehmens reicht nicht aus. Wie kommunizieren Sie diese Vision, um Ihre Kollegen an Bord zu holen? Die Fähigkeit, effektiv zu kommunizieren und andere zu überzeugen, ist...

    $69.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Practical Neuromarketing Research

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    The course "Practical Neuromarketing Research" offers a deep dive into the intersection of behavioral science and neuromarketing, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to influence consumer decisions effectively. Yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Removing Barriers to Change

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    What does it mean to truly change something? How does one persuade others to change? How do we reduce roadblocks to change? In this course, you’ll learn about the barriers to change and how to become more effective in in...

    $95.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Influencing People

    Offered by University of Michigan

    This course will improve your ability to influence people in situations where you cannot use formal authority. You will learn about effective ways to build, develop, and sustain a power base in your organization. You wil...

    $95.00
    listed price

Best Persuasion Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Logic and Evidence in Persuasion Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
2 Advanced Strategies in Persuasion Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
3 Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Persuasion Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
4 Foundations of Persuasion Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
5 Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
6 Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers edX The University of Maryland, College Park $249.00 View →
7 Influence and Persuasion Skills | How to Get to YES! Udemy $44.99 View →
8 Business Networking Part 6: Persuasion Strategies Udemy $199.99 View →
9 How To Find Hot Buttons Of Anybody For Sales And Persuasion Udemy $89.99 View →
10 The Art of Persuasion for Work and Everyday Life Udemy $19.99 View →
11 Marketing Psychology – The Art of Ethical Persuasion Udemy $99.99 View →
12 Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement Coursera Sage Publications $49.00 View →
13 Persuasion in Business Communications Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
14 Persuasion Beyond Facts | Influence with Values & Story Udemy $149.99 View →
15 Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion edX Harvard University $175.00 View →
16 Master Practical Persuasion Skills edX CodeSignal $30.00 View →
17 Communication Skills for Engineers Coursera Rice University $49.00 View →
18 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
19 Como influenciar pessoas Coursera University of Michigan $95.00 View →
20 Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
21 Influencing People Without Authority Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
22 Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation Coursera Macquarie University $69.00 View →
23 Practical Neuromarketing Research Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
24 Removing Barriers to Change Coursera University of Pennsylvania $95.00 View →
25 Influencing People Coursera University of Michigan $95.00 View →

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