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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


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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Career Development for Multimodal Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, System Design and Implementation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Resilience, Research, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

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

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    First Step Korean

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    779 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning, Seaborn, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Inference

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Career Development for Multimodal Intelligence: Coursera
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: Starweaver
  • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver

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