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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Become a Great Public Speaker

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Driving engagement, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Communicating with Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    How to Make Your Voice Heard & Articulating Your Value

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Time Management, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 788 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Teamwork, Influencing, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Courage, Composure, Creativity, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 492 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    How to Become a Thought Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Digital Marketing Tools, Leadership Development, Digital Publishing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Owned Media, Earned Media, Knowledge Transfer, Ideation, Growth Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Visual Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Typography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Microsoft Development Tools, Graphical Tools, Mobile Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Presentations & Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Google Gemini, Microsoft PowerPoint, Generative AI, Public Speaking, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Multimedia, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Sales Presentation, Data Storytelling, Creative Design, Persuasive Communication, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Workspace, Target Audience

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Public Speaking courses

  • How to Become a Great Public Speaker: Madecraft
  • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
  • How to Make Your Voice Heard & Articulating Your Value: Packt
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Become a Thought Leader: Packt

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