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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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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Business Communication, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary, Public Speaking, Grammar, Persuasive Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Lobbying, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Communication, Self-Awareness

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Generative AI, Data Management, Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Planning, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Plan Execution, Business Ethics, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Teamwork

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Policies, Social and Human Services, Preventative Care, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Research, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      936 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental Health, Public Health, Behavior Management, Research Design, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Public Administration, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University

    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.

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