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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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    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

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    University of Colorado System

    First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Instrumental Music

    4.7
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    National Taiwan University

    經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

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    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Goal Setting

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Strengthening territorial response for better health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Assessment, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Public Health, Emergency Response, Community Mental Health Services, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Health Policy, Mental Health, Public Administration, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
  • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
  • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association

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