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      Yale University

      Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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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      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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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Grammar, Technology Strategies, English Language, Language Competency, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Tree Maps, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google

    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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