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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

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management

    4.8 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Communication Strategies, Time Management

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

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

    4.8 stars, 789 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Present Like a Leader: Adobe Express Executive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Adobe Express, Visual Storytelling, Infographics, Data Visualization, Presentations, LinkedIn, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Advertising, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Oral Expression, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Public Speaking, Generative AI

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Become a Great Public Speaker

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Negotiation

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    How to Make Your Voice Heard & Articulating Your Value

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Liberal Arts

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Active Listening, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Technical Management, Persuasive Communication, Executive Presence, Communication, Target Audience

    4.3 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Composure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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