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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

    Microsoft

    Application and DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, AI Security, Security Architecture Review, AI Integrations, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Security Controls, Cloud-Native Computing, AI Workflows, Security Testing, GitHub, Compliance Reporting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Family Support

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El rol docente del médico residente

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Mechanical Ventilation, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Communication, Learning Strategies

    4.9 stars, 265 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (265) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

    4.8 stars, 325 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 589 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (589) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Huddersfield

    Racism in Organisations: the Classroom and Congregation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Graphic Design

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Oral Comprehension, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Tactfulness, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Teamwork

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Paid Advertising Across 9 Social Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Bidding, Campaign Management, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Performance Reporting, Media Planning, Campaign Planning, Digital Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral Comprehension

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Application and DevSecOps: Microsoft
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health: University of Geneva
  • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Racism in Organisations: the Classroom and Congregation: University of Huddersfield
  • Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva: Coursera
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS

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