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.

University of Toronto
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Teams, Target Audience, Microsoft Office, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Communication, Planning, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Target Audience, Journalism, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Writing, Branding, Brand Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Political Sciences
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Organizational Structure, Drive Engagement, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks