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Speech Courses

Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.

Popular Speech Courses and Certifications


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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, API Testing, Cloud Applications, JSON, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Design, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    922 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy
  • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford Online
  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Improve Communication with Genial.ly: Coursera
  • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology

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