Confident Public Speaking: Speak with Confidence, Every Time
Designed for learners who want to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective presentations in academic, professional, or community settings. Through evidence-based models, theories, videos, images, practice activities, and quizzes, learners will be able to create audience-centered speeches, deliver them with greater confidence, and improve through structured feedback.
Created by Helal U AhmedCourse objectives
- Analyze an audience, purpose, and speaking context to make appropriate presentation decisions.
- Organize presentations using established frameworks such as Monroe's Motivated Sequence and the Problem–Solution structure.
- Apply techniques for clear verbal delivery, purposeful nonverbal communication, and effective visual support.
- Manage speaking anxiety using preparation, cognitive reframing, and practical rehearsal strategies.
- Evaluate presentations using evidence-informed criteria and revise delivery based on feedback.
Course modules
Two modules include a graded assignment, submitted and self-assessed online within the course against a 78% pass grade.
Module 1 · Unlocked
The Speaking Situation
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Audience and Purpose
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Evidence and Credibility
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Speech Architecture
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Persuasion in Practice
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Vocal Delivery
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Nonverbal Presence
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Visual Storytelling
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Confidence and Rehearsal
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Integrated Presentation