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Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.

Popular Speech Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

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

    ★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Food & Beverage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Services, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Wholesaling, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Branding, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Writing, Literacy, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, digital literacy, Collaboration, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.9 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.8 (788) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Generative AI: OpenAI API and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Multimodal Prompts, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Systems Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Sampling (Statistics)

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

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

    ★ 4.6 (639) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation: Arizona State University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Generative AI: OpenAI API and Prompt Engineering: KodeKloud
  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford University

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