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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

    How to Become a Thought Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision, Digital Marketing Tools, Leadership Development, Digital Publishing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Knowledge Transfer, Media and Communications, Revenue Management, Ideation, Growth Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Driving engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Content Creation, Habit Formation, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Driving engagement, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Editing, Communication, Target Audience, Time Management, Strategic Communication, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Persuasion in Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Presentations, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

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

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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Communication & Branding Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness, Strategic Communication, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Promotional Strategies, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Communication, Marketing Psychology, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public speaking courses

  • How to Become a Thought Leader: Packt
  • Master Business Communication: Body Language & PowerPoint: Packt
  • How to Become a Great Public Speaker: Madecraft
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact: Madecraft
  • Persuasion in Business Communications: Packt
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Voice, Accent & Pronunciation Skills: EDUCBA
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University

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