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

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
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Organizational Skills
Mixed · 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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Quick Learning, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Composure, Detail Oriented, Vocabulary, English Language, Adaptability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Research Methodologies, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Digital Communications, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Branding, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Social Media Content, Technology Strategies, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Public Speaking, Engineering Documentation, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months