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    Public speaking courses can help you learn how to communicate ideas clearly and confidently in front of audiences across personal, academic, and professional settings.

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    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Economics, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Arquitecturas de Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Storage

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Données pour l'efficacité des politiques publiques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Tree Maps, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Data Quality, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Parent Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Rapport Building, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Community Health, Persuasive Communication, Working With Children, Child Health, Interpersonal Communications, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Health Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Social Work, Public Health, Mental Health, Health Informatics, Health Care, Surveys, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Community Health, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Patch Management, Cloud Security, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Recognizing Team Members

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      What Is Cybersecurity?

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Health Disparities, Community and Social Work, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Simplilearn

      Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Persona Development, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), B2B Sales

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Guía práctica para gestionar las relaciones profesionales

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Enthusiasm, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Communication, Empathy, Communication, Assertiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Public Speaking, Productivity, Brand Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة : Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Arquitecturas de Big Data : Universidad de los Andes
    • Données pour l'efficacité des politiques publiques: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
    • Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges: Politecnico di Milano
    • Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701): Packt
    • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
    • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano

    Why Learn Public Speaking?

    Public speaking is the skill of delivering messages in a structured, engaging, and persuasive way—whether in meetings, classrooms, events, or interviews. It builds confidence, sharpens communication, and strengthens your ability to connect with diverse audiences. Learning public speaking can help you present ideas effectively and influence outcomes in nearly any career path.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Public Speaking

    Top courses include Introduction to Public Speaking from the University of Washington, Dynamic Public Speaking from the University of Washington as well, and Successful Presentation from the University of Colorado Boulder. These courses cover everything from organizing speeches to delivering them confidently and engagingly.‎

    Yes. Many public speaking courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to plan and structure presentations, speak with clarity and confidence, engage your audience, and handle nerves. Some courses also cover visual aids, persuasive techniques, and adapting messages to different audiences.‎

    Not at all. Many courses are designed for beginners and provide practical exercises to help you build skills gradually. More advanced courses focus on refining delivery and developing a personal speaking style.‎

    Yes. Public speaking is a valuable skill for job interviews, leadership, teaching, and everyday communication. Coursera courses can help you become a more effective and confident communicator, which can boost your performance in any professional or academic setting.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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