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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

    Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Time Management

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

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Contingency Planning, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Target Audience, Professionalism, Adaptability

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

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

  • P

    Packt

    Beginner's Guide to Business Presentations and PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Driving engagement, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (267) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    ★ 4.5 (709) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential: Packt
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour: Creo Incubator
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Beginner's Guide to Business Presentations and PowerPoint: Packt
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions

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