Presentation skills: Public Speaking Project

  • 4.7
Approx. 8 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help learners develop effective public speaking skills to communicate their ideas with confidence and clarity. Students will learn how to prepare and deliver a speech, overcome stage fright, and engage with audiences.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to prepare and deliver a speech effectively
  • Overcome stage fright and anxiety
  • Engage with audiences and communicate ideas with clarity

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop effective public speaking skills
  • Overcome stage fright and anxiety
  • Engage with audiences and communicate ideas with clarity

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior experience required
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Peer-reviewed assignments

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  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation
  • Communication Skills for University Success

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Notable People in This Field

  • Tony Robbins
  • Mel Robbins

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Description

Everything comes together in the Capstone: story, slides and delivery. You will draft a complete script of your presentation. With the advice of your peer readers, you will revise, rewrite, and complete it. Then the same thing will happen with your slides. And finally you will deliver it to a real audience recording it on camera and get valuable feedback from your peers.

Outline

  • Goals
  • Trailer
  • We want to stay in touch with you!
  • Introduction to the course
  • FAQ concerning peer-review assignments
  • SCRIPT
  • Slides
  • Preliminary Presentation
  • Live Delivery
  • Q&A
  • Please rate this course on Coursera and Class Central

Summary of User Reviews

The Public Speaking Project course on Coursera is highly recommended by many users for those looking to improve their public speaking skills. Users praise the course for its comprehensive content and engaging presentation.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging presentation style
  • Interactive exercises and assignments
  • In-depth coverage of various public speaking techniques
  • Accessible to beginners and experienced speakers alike

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course pace to be slow
  • Limited opportunities for personalized feedback
  • Not for those seeking certification or academic credit
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Alexei Kapterev
National Research Tomsk State University, E-Learning Development Fund
Coursera

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Alexei Kapterev

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