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Free online coursePublic Speaking

Duration of the online course: 50 minutes

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Build confident public speaking skills fast with this free online course—master storytelling, structure, and presence to impress in meetings, interviews, and talks.

In this free course, learn about

  • Adopt the key mindset/skill to become a confident, effective public speaker
  • Prepare a talk by clarifying the first step: audience, context, and your intent
  • Define a clear objective and core message before building any presentation
  • Use storytelling: hook, tension, key moments, and takeaway to engage audiences
  • Structure content like a pro: opening, main points, transitions, conclusion, call to action
  • Apply what makes TED-style talks effective: clarity, focus, rhythm, and memorable ideas
  • Identify and handle key opponents to great talks (fear, lack of preparation, distraction)
  • Master body language: posture, gestures, eye contact, movement, and presence
  • Eliminate verbal/linguistic tics and replace fillers with purposeful pauses
  • Manage stage fright with practical techniques and preparation for conference speaking
  • Build interaction in teaching: questions, participation cues, and adapting to the class
  • Present on camera: delivery for recording and benefits like retakes and editing control
  • Set up effective in-house/company presentations: space, layout, and audience visibility
  • Prepare for job interviews: research, self-presentation, and clear examples of value

Course Description

Strong public speaking is a career accelerator. Whether you lead a team, pitch an idea, teach a class, or speak up in meetings, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently influences how your expertise is perceived. This free online course helps you develop the mindset and methods that turn nervous energy into purposeful delivery, so your message lands and your audience stays with you from the first minute to the last.

You will learn how to start with the right preparation: clarifying what you want to achieve, who you are speaking to, and what should change for the listener after your talk. With a solid objective, it becomes easier to choose the right tone, examples, and level of detail. The course also strengthens a core skill behind great speakers: building a message that feels simple, human, and memorable, rather than overloaded with information.

Storytelling is treated as a practical tool, not a gimmick. You will practice shaping ideas into a clear narrative, using concrete details, relatable situations, and smooth transitions to keep attention. You will also discover how modern presentations earn trust by combining clarity, authenticity, and structure, helping you communicate like a professional even when the topic is complex.

Delivery matters as much as content, so you will work on presence through body language and vocal habits. Learn how to reduce verbal tics, use pauses with intention, and project calm authority without sounding rehearsed. You will explore techniques to manage stage fright, so you can stay focused on serving the audience instead of fighting nerves.

Because real-world speaking comes in many formats, the course applies these skills to practical scenarios: speaking at a conference, leading a classroom-style session, presenting to camera, running an in-house company presentation, and showing up prepared for a job interview. By the end, you will have a repeatable approach you can use whenever the stakes are high and your voice needs to be heard.

Course content

  • Video class: OpenClassrooms Course: Public Speaking - TEASER 01m
  • Exercise: What key skill is emphasized in becoming a good public speaker according to the course?
  • Video class: Reveal Your Inner Orator (Chapter One, Video 1: Speak in Public) 03m
  • Exercise: What is the first step to prepare for effective public speaking mentioned in the course introduction?
  • Video class: Define the Objective of Your Speech (Chapter One, Video 2: Speak in Public) 03m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in preparing a presentation according to the guidelines?
  • Video class: Introduce Yourself to the Art of Storytelling (Chapter One, Video 3: Speak in Public) 04m
  • Exercise: What are key components of effective storytelling in public speaking?
  • Video class: Structure your Content Like a Pro (Chapter One, Video 4: Speak in Public) 01m
  • Exercise: What makes modern presentations like TED talks effective?
  • Video class: Structure your Content Like a Pro 2 (Chapter One, Video 4b: Speak in Public) 04m
  • Exercise: What is a key opponent in the conference discussed?
  • Video class: Master your Body Language (Chapter Two, Video 1: Speak in Public) 05m
  • Video class: Eliminate Verbal Tics (Chapter TWO, Video 2: Speak in Public) 03m
  • Exercise: What are linguistic tics?
  • Video class: Speak at a Conference (Chapter Three, Video 1: Speak in Public) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the best way to handle stage fright when speaking at a conference?
  • Video class: Present a Lesson to a Class (Chapter Three, Video 2: Speak in Public) 04m
  • Exercise: What is recommended to establish interaction in a classroom setting?
  • Video class: Deliver a Presentation to Camera (Chapter Three, Video 3: Speak in Public) 04m
  • Exercise: What is a key advantage of recorded presentations over live ones?
  • Video class: Make an in-House Presentation (Chapter Three, Video 4: Speak in Public) 02m
  • Exercise: When conducting a company presentation, what is an important consideration regarding the setup of your space?
  • Video class: How to Attend a Job Interview Successfully (Chapter Three, Video 5: Speak in Public) 05m
  • Exercise: What is considered the most crucial element in preparing for a job interview according to the course?
  • Video class: Course Summary (Chapter Three, Video 6: Speak in Public) 00m
  • Exercise: What is a key takeaway from the public speaking course?

This free course includes:

50 minutes of online video course

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Exercises to train your knowledge

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