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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


  • P

    Packt

    Effective Communication & Powerful Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Presentations, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Persuasive Communication, Composure, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Remove Parasite Words & Filler Words From Speech And Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Habit Formation, Composure, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

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

    4.8 stars, 496 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Content Management, Public Relations, Proofreading, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Content Scheduling, Report Writing, Content Strategy, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 253 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (253) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Recently updated
    Recently updated
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Courses for Dummies

    Storytelling in Presentations For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storyboarding, Developing Training Materials, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Composure, Coordinating, Diversity and Inclusion

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • 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, Oral Expression, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data Visualization, Public Health, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geospatial Mapping, Community Health, Event Monitoring, Data Analysis, Health Assessment, Statistics

    4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

    4.6 stars, 200 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Impact & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Community and Social Work, Health Policy, Advocacy, Culture Transformation, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Business, Leadership Studies, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 971 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (971) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Public Speaking for Beginners - Speak with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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