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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for PR Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Data Ethics, Promotions and Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Large Language Modeling, Social Media Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, IBM Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Research, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      601 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      935 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Economics, Patient Education And Counseling, Program Evaluation, Preventative Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Infographics, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • GenAI for PR Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London

    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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