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Introduction to Public Speaking

Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course on public speaking covers the fundamental principles and techniques for delivering effective speeches and presentations. You will learn how to identify your audience, structure your message, and deliver it with confidence.

Key Learning Points

Learn to overcome public speaking anxiety
Craft effective speeches and presentations
Identify your audience and tailor your message to them

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Public Speaking Coach
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €70,000
Motivational Speaker
- USA: $25,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €70,000
Corporate Trainer
- USA: $40,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €70,000

Learning Outcomes

Overcome public speaking anxiety
Craft and deliver effective speeches and presentations
Tailor your message to your audience

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic English language skills
Access to a device with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced learning
Video lectures
Assignments and quizzes

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Description

This course gives you a reliable model for preparing and delivering effective presentations.

In business, in school, and in public life, we are often called upon to “make a few comments.” Often, people tasked with such speeches become flummoxed. They might not know what to talk about, or ramble without making a point, or simply be confusing to listen to. This course is designed to help you shine where others falter. We’ll learn how organize talks clearly, write them memorably, and deliver them confidently. By the end of the course, you should be able to significantly reduce your fear of public speaking, use rehearsal techniques to develop a strong, vibrant speaking voice, and perform speeches with dynamic movement and gestures. The speech model that we’ll practice is useful for briefings, elevator talks, interviews, and even as a structure for hour-long presentations. If you’re a beginner, this course will help you quickly master the fundamentals of speaking. If you’re a seasoned speaker, this course will help you better understand public speaking and push you to the next level.

Outline

Week 1: Understanding speech
Welcome!
Course and assignment overview
Week 1 overview
What is rhetoric?
Rhetorical situations
The canons of rhetoric
Speech is a natural medium of sound
Don't treat speaking as writing
How do we talk?
Good delivery is easy to understand
Week 1 review
Introductory speech sample
Recording good speech videos
Week one lesson summaries
Week one assignment check-in
Rhetoric
Week 1 quiz

Week 2: Making ideas compelling and memorable
Week 2 overview
Key point speech overview
Key point speech rubric
The components of a memorable point
Can you hear these components?
Outlining and flowing
Inventing key points: Topics
Inventing key points: How many points?
Arranging key points: Subordination
Arranging key points: Coordination and discreteness
Stylizing key points: Phrasing
Key point speech for analysis
Improved key point speech (Optional)
Week 2 review
Key point speech assignment description
Case study: Inventing key points
Speech analysis #1 overview
Matt's feedback (Optional)
Week two lesson summaries
Week two assignment check-in
Dealing with Q&A
Sample Q&A exchanges
Week 2 quiz
Dealing with Q&A

Week 3: Illustrating and delivering your ideas
Week 3 overview
Finding the right support
Discussing your examples concisely
Performing your key point
Sample performance of a key point
Highlighting speech structure
Introductions
Transitions
Conclusions
Key point speech with structure identified (Optional)
Revising your speech
Practicing and remembering your speech
Week 3 review
Sample elevator speech
Week three lesson summaries
Week three assignment check-in
Discussing your support
Week 3 quiz

Week 4: Overcoming your fear of public speaking and developing great delivery
Week 4 overview
What is public speaking apprehension?
The causes of public speaking apprehension
Reducing your public speaking apprehension
Example of public speaking apprehension
Analyzing the example
Breath control
Projection
Pitch
Rate and pauses
Gestures
Movement
Sample speech
Improved speech (Optional)
Week 4 review
Speech analysis #2 overview
Matt's feedback on the sample speech (Optional)
Week four lesson summaries
Week four assignment check-in
Linguistic bias, uptalk, and vocal fry
Getting interrupted at work
Pause length
Week 4 quiz

Week 5: Course conclusion and your final speech
Course review
Other recommended courses
Sample key point speech

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews of Public Speaking from Coursera users. This course has received high praise for its practical approach to public speaking, and many users have found it to be valuable in overcoming their fears and improving their skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users appreciated the practical tips and techniques for overcoming anxiety and improving delivery.

Pros from User Reviews

Practical tips and techniques for overcoming anxiety and improving delivery
Real-world examples and hands-on exercises to practice new skills
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors who provide personalized feedback
Flexible online format that allows users to learn at their own pace

Cons from User Reviews

Some users felt that the course content was too basic
Limited interaction with other students or opportunities for networking
Some users experienced technical issues with the platform or course materials

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