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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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    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

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    Yale University

    American Contract Law II

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Contract Compliance, Delegation Skills, Legal Risk, Case Law, Lawsuits, Mitigation, Fraud detection, Public Policies

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Demography, Disabilities, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Planning, Auditing, Strategic Planning

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

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    IE Business School

    Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Campaign Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, Branding, Communication Planning, Online Advertising, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Communication

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    McMaster University

    Finance For Everyone: Value

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Project Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Investments, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Case Studies

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    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

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    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Diversity Awareness, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Human Factors (Security), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, World History

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    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Systems Thinking, Neurology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public speaking courses

  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • American Contract Law II: Yale University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más: IE Business School
  • Finance For Everyone: Value: McMaster University
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life: University of Cape Town
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan

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