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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Health Policy, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Network Security, Data Storage, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Centers

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

  • U

    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Technical Product Management, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Security, Software Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Product Management

    ★ 4.5 (92) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Policy Development, World History

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Social Sciences, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Compliance Management, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Drug Development, Research

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Climate Change Programs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public speaking courses

  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • Infectious Disease Modeling in Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Real-World Cloud Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Procurement for Governments: Starweaver
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Translational Science: University of Michigan

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