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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication, Communication Planning, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Influencing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Presentations, Team Building, Empowerment, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months