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Speech courses can help you learn effective public speaking, persuasive communication, and vocal techniques. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing anxiety, and engaging diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like speech analysis software and presentation platforms, which enhance your ability to deliver impactful messages and refine your speaking style.

Popular Speech Courses and Certifications


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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud API, Web Servers, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Live Streaming

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Program Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Applications, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Organizational Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Technical Management, Verbal Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Communication, Professionalism, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Data Visualization

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 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, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts: Google Cloud
  • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App: Coursera
  • Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University

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