Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader Course (Self-Paced)

This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 0.6 CEUs

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader course.

This course examines how influence can be utilized by leaders to increase the likelihood of success. This includes the importance of identifying and building relationships with others. Also, understanding and strengthening your own influence, effectively using persuasion and negotiation, and building partnerships and coalitions will be explored.

Full Tuition

$649
Due before the class starts

This course includes

6 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 0.6 CEUs

Learning Experience Highlights

Training from government‑experienced instructors

Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DoD

Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.

The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

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Real-world solutions

Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.

125+ departments & agencies served

Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.

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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in GSUSA online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.
Receive additional 1-on-1 mentoring to assist with your newly-learned skills and job search. Work with career services to polish your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, and apply to jobs.

1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions Included

We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 6 hours of hands-on, self-paced training, you’ll also receive one live 1-on-1 mentoring session where you can:

Review your portfolio work with an expert
Drill down on challenging concepts
Polish your resume and LinkedIn profile
Receive professional advice for applying to jobs
Ensure you’re on track with your learning goals

Learn more about our mentoring and see terms and conditions

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Build relationships with external stakeholders, direct reports, and other internal employees.
Analyze the power of influence in the workplace.
Utilize persuasion and negotiation to achieve a desired outcome.
Develop approaches for forming partnerships with individuals and coalitions with groups.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: The Power of Building Relationships

Explore strategies for fostering meaningful professional relationships.
Recognize the role of trust and communication in effective relationship building.
Identify techniques to strengthen collaboration across teams and organizations.

Module 2: The Power of Influence in the Workplace

Examine how influence shapes workplace dynamics and decision-making.
Learn approaches for establishing credibility and authority.
Develop practical skills for positively impacting others in professional settings.

Module 3: Persuasion and Negotiation

Understand the principles of persuasion and their application in the workplace.
Learn negotiation strategies that lead to win-win outcomes.
Practice techniques for resolving conflicts and achieving agreements.

Module 4: Partnerships and Coalitions

Explore the importance of partnerships in achieving organizational goals.
Examine strategies for forming and sustaining coalitions.
Analyze real-world examples of successful partnerships and collective efforts.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$649.00	Total You Pay