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Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.


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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, digital literacy, Vocabulary, Innovation

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI Applications: Computer Vision and Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Meetings

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling

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

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Learning Strategies, English Language, Vocabulary, Composure, Grammar, Detail Oriented, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    633 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, API Testing, Self Service Technologies, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Teaching, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • AI Applications: Computer Vision and Speech Recognition: Edureka
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Business English: Meetings: University of Washington
  • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud

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