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    Find the Best Public Speaking Course for Your Goals

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Ethical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Corporate Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Data Science for Health Research

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, Statistical Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Health Assessment, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Service Level, Microsoft Azure, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Virtual Machines, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, English Language, Business Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Forecasting, Business Economics, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Building Generative AI Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, MarTech, Business Strategy, Change Management, Competitive Intelligence, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Encryption, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
    • Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
    • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
    • 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101): LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
    • 商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics: Arizona State University

    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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