Influencing People Without Authority

About this course

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 feedback, and persuade others with confidence. Through this Specialization, you’ll learn how to build relationships that strengthen your influence, apply persuasive communication techniques, and use feedback as a tool for growth. You’ll explore how to present ideas with clarity and impact, combine data with storytelling, and develop strategies to influence peers, managers, and stakeholders. By the end of this Specialization, you’ll be able to: Apply influence tactics to persuade others across teams and roles Build strong professional relationships to increase trust and credibility Give and receive feedback that supports growth and performance Communicate ideas clearly through presentations and storytelling Distinguish ethical influence from manipulation and respond effectively This Specialization is designed for real-world application. You can use these skills right away—whether you're collaborating with peers, presenting ideas, or working to influence decisions without formal authority.

Course objectives

• strengthen your ability to influence peers, managers, and stakeholders
• develop strategies for ethical persuasion
• enhance communication skills for presentations