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Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.

Popular Speech Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8 stars, 217 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

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

    4.6 stars, 70 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 788 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (788) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5 stars, 713 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (713) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 366 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

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

    4.8 stars, 439 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (439) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar

    3.2 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.2 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Grammar, Social Sciences, Sociology

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy

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