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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    908 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

    4.9
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    159 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    699 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    620 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض ŁˆŲ§Ł„ŲŖŁ‚ŲÆŁŠŁ… | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto:Ā UBITS
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change:Ā University of Michigan
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre:Ā Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Theories of Public Policy:Ā O.P. Jindal Global University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking:Ā The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact:Ā University of Michigan
  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery:Ā University of California, Irvine

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