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.

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professionalism, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Writing, Branding, Design, Communication, Public Speaking, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Editing, Technical Communication, Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Grammar, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Environment, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Clinical Practices, Communication Strategies, Communication, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Motivational Skills, Driving engagement, Appeals, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months