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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.


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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Work, Health Policy, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Public Policies, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care, Data Collection

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenƧas emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

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    245 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation

    4.6
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    903 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    DƩcouvrez Zoom et ses fonctionnalitƩs

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Data Sharing, Virtual Environment, Public Speaking, Communication, Business Communication

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    294 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience

    4.6
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    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interoperability, Cryptography, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Marketing

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    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medicaid, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.:Ā Universidad de Chile
  • Corporate Communications:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenƧas emergentes:Ā Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals:Ā Coursera
  • DĆ©couvrez Zoom et ses fonctionnalitĆ©s:Ā Coursera
  • Spanish Vocabulary Project:Ā University of California, Davis
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing:Ā Coursera
  • Blockchain Platforms:Ā University at Buffalo
  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs:Ā Coursera

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