Public Speaking
Overview
Help individuals improve their communication skills, overcome fear of speaking in front of an audience, and become confident, effective speakers. These courses cater to people at all skill levels—from beginners who experience stage fright to more advanced speakers who want to refine their delivery.
Description
Knowing the benefits of public speaking is essential for individuals who want to become effective communicators, influential leaders, and confident presenters. It opens doors to numerous opportunities in various domains and contributes to personal, professional, and academic success.
Course Content
Unit 1: What is public speaking
- Informative speaking
- Persuasive speaking
Unit 2: Stage fright
- The fear of public speaking
- Communication apprehension (CA) explained
- How to manage public speaking anxiety
Unit 3: Preparing your presentation
- Before the speech preparation
- Select your material
- Construct an outline
- Write your draft
- Preparing your visuals
- Revise your speech
- Tie loose ends together
- Practise
Unit 4: Presenting your talk
- Delivering your speech: methods of delivery
- Delivering your speech: vocal aspects of delivery
- Delivering your speech: nonverbal aspects of delivery
- Delivering your speech: mastering the room
Unit 5: After the presentation
- Answering questions
- Handling the Q&A
- Handling hostile and otherwise troubling questions
- Ending the session
Unit 6: Overview
- Overview
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
