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    • Status: New
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      Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Analytics, Marketing Channel, Email Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Marketing, Persona Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Console

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Public Cloud, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Middleware

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Event Marketing, Customer Inquiries, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Y

      Yonsei University

      Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      How to Use Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Infosec

      Introduction to Privacy - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Security Awareness, Employee Training, Data Access, Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Decryption with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للشركات والمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع يوتيوب

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Google Analytics, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Information Systems Operations and Business Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Incident Management, Problem Management, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Database Management, Business Continuity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Data Integrity, Auditing, Capacity Management, Patch Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Urology, Treatment Planning, Medical Imaging, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Surgery

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Business Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Email Marketing

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud
    • Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger: Coursera Project Network
    • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone: Yonsei University
    • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Privacy - Part 2: Infosec
    • Decryption with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • التسويق للشركات والمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع يوتيوب: Coursera Project Network
    • Information Systems Operations and Business Resiliency: Packt

    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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