Professional Skills: Public Speaking

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Professional Skills: Public Speaking

This course is part of Professional Skills: Workplace Communication Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop and deliver effective elevator pitches for various situations
Prepare and present informative lectures with credible information
Engage audiences through compelling storytelling techniques
Construct and deliver persuasive speeches to influence others

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There are 5 modules in this course

Boost your confidence and captivate your audience. Learn how to deliver powerful, purposeful messages — whether you’re presenting to a crowd, a client, or your team.

Mastering public speaking is more than conquering stage fright — it’s about delivering the right message to the right audience with clarity and impact. Created with CommLabASU, this course gives you the tools to inform, persuade, and entertain across a variety of presentation settings. Whether you're delivering a quick elevator pitch, hosting a webinar, or giving a keynote, you’ll gain practical strategies for structuring your message, using your voice effectively, and making meaningful audience connections.

This module focuses on the art of crafting and delivering a compelling elevator pitch. You will learn to quickly and effectively communicate your ideas, value proposition, or personal brand in a concise and impactful manner. Mastering the elevator pitch is crucial for networking, job interviews, and seizing unexpected opportunities to make a strong first impression.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Responding with an elevator pitch10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 55 minutes

Responding with an elevator pitch: Causes and resources8 minutes
Responding with an elevator pitch: Delivering an elevator pitch6 minutes
Practice the solution: Responding with an elevator pitch15 minutes
Job aid: Elements of a confident response3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Responding with an elevator pitch10 minutes
Getting to the point: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Practice your elevator pitch10 minutes

In this module, you will delve into the strategies for preparing and delivering an informative lecture. This involves understanding your audience, structuring your content logically, and presenting information clearly and engagingly. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to create presentations that educate and resonate with your listeners.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Preparing an informative lecture10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 56 minutes

Preparing an informative lecture: Causes and resources7 minutes
Preparing an informative lecture: Preparing a presentation to inform8 minutes
Practice the solution: Preparing an informative presentation15 minutes
Job aid: Finding credible information3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Preparing an informative lecture10 minutes
Informing with a message: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Instructional presentation10 minutes

Storytelling is a powerful tool for engagement and connection. This module will teach you how to harness the power of narrative to captivate your audience, make your message memorable, and build stronger relationships. You will explore different storytelling techniques and learn how to apply them in various communication contexts.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Engaging others with storytelling10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 58 minutes

Engaging others with storytelling: Causes and resources14 minutes
Engaging others with storytelling: Using story to engage an audience8 minutes
Practice the solution: Engaging others with storytelling10 minutes
Job aid: ABDCE worksheet3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Engaging others with storytelling10 minutes
Storytelling is everywhere: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Your story10 minutes

This module focuses on the art of persuasion, equipping you with the skills to construct and deliver speeches that influence opinions and inspire action. You will learn how to build a strong argument, anticipate counterarguments, and present your case with conviction and credibility. Mastering persuasive speaking is essential for leadership, advocacy, and achieving desired outcomes.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Delivering a persuasive speech10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 54 minutes

Delivering a persuasive speech: Causes and resources9 minutes
Delivering a persuasive speech: Presenting a persuasive argument9 minutes
Practice the solution: Delivering a persuasive speech10 minutes
Job aid: Presenting a persuasive argument3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Delivering a persuasive speech10 minutes
Making a strong argument: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Delivering a persuasive speech10 minutes

This concluding module provides an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey throughout the course. It encourages you to consolidate your understanding of public speaking and presentation skills, consider how to apply these skills in your future endeavors, and provide valuable feedback to help improve the course for future learners.

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Instructor

Tyler Galarneau

Arizona State University

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