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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.


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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Public Health, Cost Estimation, Data Collection, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing, Business Management, Financial Management, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Organizational Structure, Finance, Advertising Sales, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communication, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Big Data, Performance marketing, Case Studies, Google Ads, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park
  • GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights: Coursera

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