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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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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Public Works

    ★ 4.9 (294) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Model Optimization, Physics

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Infection Control, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Architecture and Construction, Research Methodologies

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

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Community Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Neurology

    ★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

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

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    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills

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

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Stress Management, Multilingualism, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills

    ★ 4.7 (632) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Governance, Key Management

    ★ 4.9 (353) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Transacting on the Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Authentications, Cryptographic Protocols, Automation, Empowerment, Cost Reduction, Transaction Processing, Information Privacy

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

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Personalized Campaigns, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Big Data, Performance marketing, Risking, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer experience improvement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.6 (204) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University

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