Name: Introduction to Public Speaking
Brand: University of Washington
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (721 reviews)

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About the Course

This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting....

Top reviews

Jun 14, 2020

An excellent course to understand the nuances of public speaking. Crisp explanation and useful tips to overcome apprehensions of public speaking to inch closer towards a good orator.

Aug 26, 2018

Without a doubt the best online course you'll find for Public Speaking. Teaches proper tone, presentation and speech writing styles. Phenomenal, I've recommended it to my coworkers and family.

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By Thomas P

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May 2, 2021

Very good

By Roopa r

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Aug 26, 2024

best one

By Pooja D P

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Jul 30, 2020

GOOD JOB

By Mythili D

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Feb 2, 2025

good

By Pathi R

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May 11, 2020

Good

By Joyce C R G

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Nov 4, 2022

By Jyothi

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Jan 4, 2021

it was good experience to attend this course

By Surabhi G

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Sep 26, 2024

Helpful.

By Anusharon S

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Jan 30, 2025

N/A

By saabreen. S

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May 25, 2022

By Marina V

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Oct 3, 2025

probably it is not the type of knowledge i want to acquire

By shivani p

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May 21, 2023

goo

By Aly E

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May 11, 2021

I might've rated this wrong as I haven't watched much. But that's because I felt it was a waste of time. I had this impression because of two reasons. First off, in a public speaking course, one would expect the instructor to be a professional public speaker. The instructor however felt like he's vastly overreacting and therefore unconvincing. The second reason is that the material felt like pseudo-science or opinion-based. I could not sense any power point in either the instructor or the material. Again, I might've been unfair in my review because I didn't watch enough, but I thought I should share this to allow people to manage their expectations.