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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


  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

    ★ 4.8 (439) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.7 (706) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Skills

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Public Speaking courses

  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera
  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential: Packt
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD

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