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Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.

Popular Speech Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    现代汉语核心语法

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI powered creativity, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Lecturing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Public Speaking for Beginners - Speak with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems

    4.4 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Telling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Language Learning, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Development, Information Privacy

    4.5 stars, 115 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Open Source Models with Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, LLM Application, Generative AI, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI), API Design, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision

    4.8 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (163) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • 现代汉语核心语法: Peking University
  • Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications: IBM
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • Professional Skills: Public Speaking: Arizona State University
  • Public Speaking for Beginners - Speak with Confidence: Packt
  • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
  • Intermediate English: Telling Stories: Voxy

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