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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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    Find the Best Public Speaking Course for Your Goals

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      University of California, Davis

      Writing with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Predict Taxi Fare with a BigQuery ML Forecasting Model

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Security Strategy, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Business Intelligence con la Product Suite di Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Branding, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Culture, Storytelling, World History, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Economics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: LLM Experimentation, Deployment, and Ethical AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Information Privacy, A/B Testing, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Version Control, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Technology, Price Negotiation, Economics, Market Dynamics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Felicidad y Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Tableau Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Servers, Network Routing, Firewall, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facebook Business pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising, Content Creation, Resource Management, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Data for Effective Policy Making

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
    • Predict Taxi Fare with a BigQuery ML Forecasting Model: Google Cloud
    • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Business Intelligence con la Product Suite di Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes: University of Geneva
    • NVIDIA: LLM Experimentation, Deployment, and Ethical AI: Whizlabs
    • What to Finance in Health and at What Price?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Felicidad y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud

    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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