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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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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Digitizing Population Health in Low-Resource Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Technology, Public Health, Medical Privacy, Health Systems, Health Care, Data Governance, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence

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    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Health Informatics Capstone & Innovation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API), Project Management

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Public Affairs, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
  • Digitizing Population Health in Low-Resource Settings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cultivating Executive Presence: Creo Incubator
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: IBM
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University

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