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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, Healthcare Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Instagram, AI powered creativity, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, ChatGPT, Brand Management, Digital Content, Campaign Planning, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Ciudades en Transición

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, International Relations, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Culture, Demography, Spatial Analysis, Digital Transformation, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Governance, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Health Disparities, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Ethical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Accountability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Modeling and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Data Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Star Schema, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking, Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Blended Learning Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Web Presence, Content Management, Planning, Research, Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Economic Development, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Economics, Policy Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Hobbies

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design: Coursera
  • Ciudades en Transición: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics: Dartmouth College
  • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva: Coursera
  • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Modeling and Architecture: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
  • Blended Learning Toolkit: Columbia University
  • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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