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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Quick Learning, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Composure, Detail Oriented, Vocabulary, English Language, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Social Media Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Product Improvement, Thought Leadership, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Presentations, Proposal Writing, Marketing Strategies, Storytelling, Marketing, Writing, Public Speaking, Concision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Foundations of Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Management, Branding, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Process, Public Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Price Negotiation, Data Analysis, Creative Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Target Audience, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Presentations, Photography, Editing, Creativity, Proposal Writing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Public Speaking, Writing, Content Creation, Concision

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Fundamentos del Marketing Deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Return On Investment, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Sales Process, Price Negotiation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
    • IELTS Preparation: University of California, Irvine
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
    • How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea: Skillshare
    • Foundations of Sports Marketing: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    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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