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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, API Testing, Cloud Applications, JSON, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U
    U
    T

    Multiple educators

    Business Spanish: Essential Communication for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Outbound Calls, Inbound Calls, Communication Strategies, Writing, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    It Speaks! Create Synthetic Speech Using Text-to-Speech

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, System Configuration

    3.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • P

    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Koç University

    Etkili KonuÅŸmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5 stars, 987 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (987) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular speech courses

  • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Business Spanish: Essential Communication for the Workplace: Universidades Anáhuac
  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • It Speaks! Create Synthetic Speech Using Text-to-Speech: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Etkili KonuÅŸmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Speaking with a Webpage - Streaming Speech Transcripts: Google Cloud
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine

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