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About the Course

This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting....

Top reviews

EA

Feb 27, 2017

This course is great. You simply learn a lot in an easy way. The teacher is really good and knows how to teach and engage you in the lessons. I am looking forward to next courses in the specialization

AJ

Jun 5, 2020

Excellent course for who are starting to speak in public or who are already a public speaker, no matter you join this course to get more tools & ideas to make your speech interesting to the audience.

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By Марія Т

Jan 17, 2022

This course was really helpful. I was taught a lot of interesting tools which work well, because I used them on practice during this course.

By Safa K T

Aug 12, 2020

this course is very helpful in building your public speaking skills. the mentor have very well gone through

all aspects of public speaking.

By Rogelio R D H M

Jun 26, 2020

It is an excellent course that shows all the elements that we must handle to be a speaker. Master Matt McGarrity's experience is invaluable

By UMAR A M

May 10, 2020

Amazing opportunity to improve my writing and communication skills. Thank you Coursera as I look forward to enrolling in more Courses soon

By Paco V

Jul 2, 2019

Very clear content and useful examples. I would recommend to get familiar with the main guidelines when preparing and delivering a speech.

By Mae A C A

Jul 3, 2020

This course is very helpful. Professor McGarrity's lessons are easy to follow and listen to. I have learned a lot from this. Thank you.

By Alma I B L

Dec 15, 2020

Superó todas mis expectativas y el docente del curso fue lo mejor, además de ser experto en el tema su material visual era de lo mejor

By Sini C

Aug 31, 2020

Awesome course.It help me very much.I extremely thankful to prof.Mcgarrity.and University of washington.classes are very very helpful.

By NUB T L

Jun 30, 2020

In my life, I have not enrolled in any of the MOOC courses. This is my first time life experience and I'm pleased to rate outstanding!

By Farida S S

Jan 18, 2021

Had an amazing time learning online and listening and watch videos.

Got great ideas of how to become a good public speaker.

Thank you !

By Samantha P M R

Nov 7, 2020

This course helped me so much. I just want to say thank you Coursera, for this opportunity. I hope to put in practice what I learned.

By Teddie P

Aug 27, 2019

This was a great course, I enjoyed having a refresher in public speaking and the content provided in this class was very informative.

By Vicente B I

Jan 9, 2021

Un curso que da la herramientas básicas para poder preparar un discurso de una manera eficaz y eficiente. Es sencillo de comprender.

By Mohamad W E Z

Jul 18, 2022

I strongly recommend this courses, I have done the 1st course out of 4 and I see the great result in my public speaking practice.

By fahd a

May 11, 2020

one of the fundamental courses for all the public speakers out there or for someone who wants to lose the fear of public speaking.

By Adweit G

Feb 18, 2020

Amazing course! It helped me manage my stage fright by giving me methods and tips. It also told me how to construct a good speech.

By Laimut� P

Nov 27, 2020

Incredible! For me it was a big challenge because of my English, but thanks for excellent lectures. Now I will be more confidant.

By Andrés F M R

Jul 9, 2020

The teacher is really good and funny, I would like to have teachers like him in every class I take. He is, also, extremely clear.

By Andrea H

Mar 1, 2017

This course was fantastic, it covered all of my public speaking questions and has really helped me be a better presenter at work.

By Juwel R

Jun 19, 2017

The course adds a new perspective on my thoughts to public speaking, and I am happy that I enrolled in this course. Thanks Matt!

By Rohit M

Feb 18, 2021

This course was very helpful for me. I enjoyed how Matt taught the structure and have already incorporated it into my practice.

By Diwakar K

May 9, 2020

Course is designed well but few more speech assignments could have been included as we know practice is key to public speaking.

By Jethro G

Mar 26, 2017

A very vital tool in business. I don't know know what took me so long to discover the course. It's the core of every business .

By KELSEY M C T G

Sep 9, 2020

Each weak you will learn from teory to practice, lessons are great. It really helped me to improve my public speaking skills.

By Matthew A

Mar 28, 2021

One of my steps in becoming a good speaker. Quality job and course work looking forward to other courses. Thanks, Coursera.