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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Electronic Media, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Team Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request for Proposal, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Market Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Promotions and Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law, Socioeconomics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Collection, Report Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks