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    • I

      Imperial College London

      Building on the SIR Model

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, TikTok, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, Automation, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Lausanne

      La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Report Writing, Laboratory Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Introduction to IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Wireless Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Migration and health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis, Research

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Public Administration, Public Policies, Creativity, Experimentation, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Justice, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yonsei University

      Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      M

      Microsoft

      Data Modeling and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building on the SIR Model: Imperial College London
    • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Migration and health: Imperial College London
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
    • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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