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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


  • 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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Presentations, Vocabulary

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud API, Web Servers, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Live Streaming

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Informatics, Personal Attributes, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Emergency Services, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Impact & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Advocacy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    951 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Collection, Report Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts: Google Cloud
  • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Public Health Leadership: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Social Impact & Public Policy: University of Michigan
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan

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