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Public Speaking Courses

Public speaking courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, audience engagement strategies, and the art of persuasive storytelling. You can build skills in managing anxiety, using body language effectively, and crafting impactful presentations. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, speech analysis apps, and video recording techniques to enhance your delivery and receive constructive feedback.

Popular Public Speaking Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    PowerPoint Presentations: Deliver a Non-Boring Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Driving engagement, Communication, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Data Visualization, Constructive Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    How to Become a Thought Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision, Digital Marketing Tools, Leadership Development, Digital Publishing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Knowledge Transfer, Media and Communications, Revenue Management, Ideation, Growth Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Persuasion in Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Presentations, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Become a Great Public Speaker

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Driving engagement, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Storytelling, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Content Creation, Habit Formation, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Driving engagement, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Editing, Communication, Target Audience, Time Management, Strategic Communication, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Driving engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Corporate Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Office Procedures, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Web Presence

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Communication & Branding Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness, Strategic Communication, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Promotional Strategies, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Communication, Marketing Psychology, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Digital Design, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Layout Design

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular PUBLIC SPEAKING courses

  • PowerPoint Presentations: Deliver a Non-Boring Presentation: Packt
  • How to Become a Thought Leader: Packt
  • Persuasion in Business Communications: Packt
  • How to Become a Great Public Speaker: Madecraft
  • Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact: Madecraft
  • Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint: Packt
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch: Board Infinity

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