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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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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, LLM Application, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Creativity, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Systems, Care Management, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Family Support

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Fraud detection, International Finance, Auditing, Banking, Compliance Reporting, Commercial Laws, Economics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Pre Advanced B2.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Access, Risk Management Framework

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University

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