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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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    • S

      Starweaver

      Understanding Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Communication, Employee Engagement, Social Media

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sciences Po

      Searching for the Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Social Studies, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Economics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Patient Coordination, Health Informatics, Case Management, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Systems, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Health Policy, Interoperability, Community Health, Data Sharing, Community and Social Work, Quality Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, International Relations, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - Cloud Console

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Public Cloud, Data Sharing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Clinical Leadership, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Chicago

      Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package)

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
    • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
    • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
    • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
    • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera Project Network
    • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - Cloud Console: 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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