15 Best Persuasion Courses on edX
We compared 15 Persuasion courses currently listed on edX, priced from $30.00 to $358.20. 7 come from a named university or institution, including The University of Maryland, College Park, Harvard University and University of California, Davis. 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
- 15
- Price range
- $30.00 – $358.20
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, 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 $30.00 to $358.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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...
$249.00listed price -
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Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion
Offered by Harvard University
Taught by Harvard Faculty Jody Freeman with insights from comedian and actor Amy Poehler.
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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.
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Strategic Negotiations
Offered by University of California, Davis
In the Strategic Negotiations course, you'll explore the fundamental principles and best practices necessary for effective negotiation in various professional contexts. Through practical exercises and real-world scenario...
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Strategic Storytelling: Elevate Presentations, Pitches, and Team Meetings
Offered by Davidson College
Unlock the power of storytelling to enhance communication, boost confidence, and lead with clarity. This dynamic, self-paced course equips emerging leaders and frontline professionals with tools to connect, influence, an...
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Storytelling and Persuading using Data and Digital Technologies
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
Learn how to gain traction for your digital transformation initiatives with stories based on data that use compelling data visualizations to build a persuasive business case.
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Navigating Negotiation Intricacies
Offered by University of California, Davis
Learn how to influence the outcome of a negotiation, understand ethical challenges, and explore the effect of differences.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditNegotiation & Influence Skills
Offered by Microsoft
Master the art of collaborative persuasion and drive project success even without a management title. This foundational course teaches recent graduates and early-career professionals how to map stakeholder interests, pit...
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Communicating Data Through Storytelling
Offered by MIT Sloan School of Management
Persuade, motivate, and inspire audiences and stakeholders using data-driven storytelling and visualization.
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Structure and Function of Argument: Introduction to Critical Thinking
Offered by Harvard University
Explore the underlying structures of everyday arguments and develop the tools to communicate effectively.
$209.00listed price -
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Effective Writing for Greater Impact
Offered by Harvard University
Taught by Harvard Professor Todd Rogers with insights from comedian and writer Ilana Glazer.
$175.00listed price -
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Negotiation Programme
Offered by London School of Economics
Achieve optimal negotiation outcomes using practical skills and theories developed by LSE.
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Influence without Authority
Offered by Institute of Product Leadership (IPL)
WIELD YOUR PERSUASIVE INFLUENCE WITH HIGH CREDIBILITY TO ACHIEVE WORKPLACE GOALS
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edX MOOC / Non-creditInfluence Essentials for Leadership and Marketing
Offered by State Bank of India
Discover ‘Influence’– the attribute that can affect emotions and sway individual or group actions. Recognize the subtleties of this attribute and develop the skill to use this understanding to manage people and market to...
$99.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditNegotiation Skills and Effective Communication
Offered by Tecnológico de Monterrey
It analyzes the “social” perspective of a negotiation and its impact on successful agreements, as well as the risks of ignoring it, or disregarding its applicability.
$189.00listed price
Best Persuasion Courses on edX compared
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