You are not alone if your palms get a little sweaty when you have to speak in front of others

Online Self-Paced Course

Confidence is a key to delivering an effective speech or presentation. And delivering an effective presentation can be critical to success at work. This introductory-level course helps you develop the skills you'll need to become an outstanding and confident public speaker. It reviews the seven stages of public speaking including defining the audience and crafting your central message, all the way to writing, practicing, and delivering your presentation or speech. This course is an essential part of honing the skill of presenting and setting the stage for the boost of confidence to help you succeed.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the seven stages of giving a speech or presentation
  • Discuss the elements of establishing your purpose for speaking (Stage One)
  • Recognize the need to consider your audience (Stage Two)
  • Describe how to develop your central message (Stage Three)
  • Explain how to employ evidence in supporting your main points (Stage Four)
  • Discuss how to craft your speech (Stage Five)
  • Explain how to rehearse for your speech (Stage Six)
  • Describe techniques for delivering your speech (Stage Seven)
  • Recognize best practices for employing slides in your presentation
  • Describe key techniques for dealing with speech anxiety
  • Discuss how to handle difficult questions
  • Describe effective responses when things go wrong

Important Notes

  • 99% Rating
  • Estimated time to complete: 5 hours
  • This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
  • Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Credits:

PMI PDUs: 5 (Power Skills PDUs: 2.25, Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25, Ways of Working PDUs: 2.5)

IACET CEUs: 0.5 (Contact Hours: 5 hours)

HRCI Credits: 5 (Type: General)

SHRM PDCs: 5

Key Features

  1. Mobile-friendly
  2. Audio-enabled
  3. Badge and credit-awarding
  4. Fully accessible
  5. Games & Flashcards
  6. Expert-supported

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