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    • P

      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pollution Prevention, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Health And Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Climate change and health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Mitigation, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Decision Making, Public Administration, Economic Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Web Scraping, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Jupyter

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Socioeconomics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Community Health, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Public Policies, Finance, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Demography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Climate change and health: Imperial College London
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan

    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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