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Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
As a licensed professional, you likely interact with project team members, building owners, contractors, and other stakeholders on a daily basis. Therefore, it is essential to develop the ability to influence others effectively without resorting to manipulation, enabling you to gain cooperation and leadership support throughout a project.
This course is based primarily on a phenomenal book How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. As the grandfather of all people-skills books, this classic celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2026 and continues to guide managers and professionals in addressing the universal challenge of effective face-to-face communication. Since its original publication in 1936, the book has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
The principles presented in this timeless work remain highly relevant today because Dale Carnegie’s insights into human nature are universal and enduring. Through this course, you will learn essential interpersonal skills needed to become a more effective professional and project manager, including how to win people to your way of thinking and how to influence others without causing offense or resentment.
Although this course provides a summary of all the key principles presented in this book, participants are required to obtain and read a copy of this outstanding work to gain a deeper understanding of its concepts and practical applications.
The course has a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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