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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Lecturing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Executive Presence, Active Listening
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Health Policy, Social Impact, Problem Solving
★ 4.9 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.6 (446) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management
★ 4.6 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication
★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication
★ 4.5 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Self-Awareness
★ 4.6 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies
★ 4.5 (400) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Language Competency
★ 4.7 (10K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Presentations
★ 4.8 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism
★ 4.5 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks