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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    951 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Grammar

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Concision

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request for Proposal, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    R

    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy
  • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD

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