Public Speaking

Public Speaking is a process of communicating information to an audience effectively and efficiently in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain. Coursera's public speaking catalogue teaches you to master the art of eloquent speech. You'll learn everything from structuring a compelling narrative, understanding and engaging with your audience, managing speech anxiety, improving your vocal projection, to using visual aids effectively. By honing these skills, you'll be able to deliver presentations with confidence, influence others through persuasive speech, and captivate audiences in various professional and social settings.
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    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Leadership

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    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Stress Management, Organizational Skills

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Composure, Respiration, Stress Management

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

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    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Creativity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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    IESE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

  • Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

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