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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    It Speaks! Create Synthetic Speech Using Text-to-Speech

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Natural Language Processing, Configuration Management

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

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

    ★ 4.6 (634) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

    ★ 4.9 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    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, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (707) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, API Testing, Self Service Technologies, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    AI Applications: Computer Vision and Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Conversational English Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.3 (782) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Food & Beverage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Growth Strategies, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera
  • It Speaks! Create Synthetic Speech Using Text-to-Speech: Google Cloud
  • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud
  • AI Applications: Computer Vision and Speech Recognition: Edureka
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Conversational English Skills: Tsinghua University

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