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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


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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

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    Board Infinity

    Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Corporate Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Office Procedures, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Web Presence

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.7
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Teaching, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch: Board Infinity
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera
  • Crafting Presentations that Increase Your Impact: Madecraft
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

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