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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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    University of Rochester

    Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Research, Program Evaluation

    4.3
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Telling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Radiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Firefly, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Branding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Disease Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Data Collection, Persuasive Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Writing

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

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

  • Community Engagement in Research and Population Health: University of Rochester
  • Intermediate English: Telling Stories: Voxy
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Disease Clusters: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University

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