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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Learning, Case Studies, Student Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies
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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months