: Does speaking in public make you nervous? Fear of speaking in public is very common and could hinder advancement opportunities to one’s professional career. Rest assured that getting over the fear of public speaking is not a grueling process. In this course you will learn techniques that will help prepare and develop your public speaking skills.
: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Foundations of Public Speaking
Introduces the core principles of effective public speaking, including finding your authentic voice, understanding your communication strengths, connecting with audiences, and building confidence.
Module 2: Creating a Compelling Message
Focuses on developing clear, valuable key messages and transforming ideas into structured outlines and complete presentations designed to engage and persuade.
Module 3: Practice & Presentation Skills
Covers preparation strategies, rehearsal techniques, using visual aids effectively, bridging preparation to delivery, and applying public speaking skills in professional settings such as presentations and interviews.
Module 4: Electronic Communication & Presentation Confidence
Explores presenting with confidence in digital and live settings, managing public speaking anxiety, preparing physically and mentally, connecting with audiences, and delivering presentations with pride and clarity.
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