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    Find the Best Public Speaking Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Cyber Operations, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Regulatory Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Auditing, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Business Ethics, Internal Controls

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • N

      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Budgeting, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Marketing Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Statistical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      A

      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Typography, Video Production, Multimedia, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Generative AI, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Storyboarding, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Management, Data Ethics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Composure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Stress Management, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      805 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Natural Language Processing, Scatter Plots, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Analytics, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Perfect Tenses and Modals

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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