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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Organizational Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    978 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy: Google Cloud
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University

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