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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Advocacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    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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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · 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: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, Setting Appointments, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Text Mining, Feature Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    147K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Writing, Web Content, Business Communication, Social Media Content

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Composure, Goal Setting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Semantic Web, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Cryptography, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud
  • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
  • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology

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