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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


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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Social Sciences, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Decision Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Organizational Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Application Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Program Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Applications, Python Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud API, Web Servers, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Live Streaming

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Telephone Language

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, English Language

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy: Google Cloud
  • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Deploy A Microsoft Azure Speech To Text Web App: Coursera
  • Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts: Google Cloud

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