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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Project Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Product Management, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Product Development, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

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

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Immigration Law, Security Strategy, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Governance, Sustainable Development

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Tax, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Clinical Trials, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.9 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement for Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Geospatial Mapping

    ★ 4.9 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Preventative Care, Personal Care, Community Health, Social Impact, Culture, Health Promotion, Habit Formation, Productivity, Public Health, Physiology

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

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

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Climate Change Programs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced Project Management and Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Quality Improvement for Population Health: Imperial College London
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University

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