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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Brainstorming, digital literacy, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Language Competency, Complex Problem Solving, Literacy, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Social Impact, Multimedia, Social Justice, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Sustainability Standards, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Tableau Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Machine Learning, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Project Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Layout Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Quick Learning, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Concision, Composure, Analytical Skills, Planning, Detail Oriented, Vocabulary, English Language, Adaptability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months