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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

    4.8
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    522 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Professionalism, Report Writing, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis

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

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    Packt

    Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Planning, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Social Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 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

  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Confidence Mastery Course - Unleash Your Hidden Potential: Packt
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD

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