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      The State University of New York

      Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Communication skills for engineering scholars

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Discussions in English

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Communication Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Digital Publishing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Grammar

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
    • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
    • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington

    Why Learn Public Speaking?

    Public speaking is the skill of delivering messages in a structured, engaging, and persuasive way—whether in meetings, classrooms, events, or interviews. It builds confidence, sharpens communication, and strengthens your ability to connect with diverse audiences. Learning public speaking can help you present ideas effectively and influence outcomes in nearly any career path.

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