: Does speaking in public make you nervous? Fear of speaking in public is very common and could hinder advancement opportunities to one’s professional career. Rest assured that getting over the fear of public speaking is not a grueling process. In this course you will learn techniques that will help prepare and develop your public speaking skills.
: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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Lesson 1
Successful Public Speaking Module 1
Introduction to Public Speaking
In module one, you will learn about the rules of public speaking that may surprise you. You will also learn about do’s and don’ts in preparing for your speech.
To Be “ME” In Public Speaking
Your Communication Strengths & Skills
Speaking Like Your Self
Understanding Your Audience
Be Confident
Successful Public Speaking Module 2
Creating Your Message
Module two will include how to create your message. Once created it will be easily developed into a speech that will become your full-length presentation.
Creating Your Valuable Key Message
Glorious Instant Speech
The Brackets & Buckets
4 New Speech Elements
Turning Outlines Into Presentations
Successful Public Speaking Module 3
Practice, Practice & Present
In this module you will learn about the importance of bridging (practicing) the gap between preparing and presenting to prepare to connect with your audience.
Be Prepared
Don’t Be Afraid of Power Points
Know About Bridging Activity
Practicing Public Speaking Basics
Job Interviews
Successful Public Speaking Module 4
Electronic Communication
Module four will help you to take what you have learned throughout the course to create a presentation that sounds like you-making it easy to overcome any obstacles and get over your public speaking panic.
Physical Preparation-Check List
Connecting With Your Audience
Presenting With Pride
Public Speaking Panic
Quick Reference
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