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Public Speaking Courses

Public speaking courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, audience engagement strategies, and the art of persuasive storytelling. You can build skills in managing anxiety, using body language effectively, and crafting impactful presentations. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, speech analysis apps, and video recording techniques to enhance your delivery and receive constructive feedback.


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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

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    364 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Scalability

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Price Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Bases teóricas de la gestión de la salud y las lesiones

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, AI Enablement, Risk Modeling, Precision Medicine, Predictive Modeling, Load Balancing, Health Education, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Real Time Data, Mathematical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Automate Data Analysis and BI with No-Code AI

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, AI Enablement, Business Reporting, Global Marketing, User Feedback, Regional Sales, Presentations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Oral Comprehension

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Independent Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills: LearnQuest
  • Bases teóricas de la gestión de la salud y las lesiones: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • Automate Data Analysis and BI with No-Code AI: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System

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