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Effective Public Speaking

About the Effective Public Speaking Certificate

The ability to speak publicly is a skill a lot of employers look for. It is also a useful talent to have in day to day life. Effective public speakers are able to influence groups of people and impose positive changes on society, as well as being able to swing things in their preferred direction. This short course aims to turn you into an effective and powerful public speaker.

The effective public speaking course material covers a range of techniques which will help you improve your spoken abilities. The engaging units include tips on how to reduce embarrassment, nervousness and fear, avoid thought confusion, improve articulation and increase relaxation. This distance learning course will also teach you how to plan and prepare the content.

Who should study this course?

This course is aimed at individuals who want to improve their public speaking abilities and become confident and effective speakers. It may also be a useful course for those who wish to tutor others through their public speaking anxieties.

At learndirect, we do not ask our students to have any prior experience before enrolling on this course. To learn public speaking with us, all you need is a way to access our course materials, and the motivation to engage in home study.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of this online qualification, you will have all the information you need to become an effective and inspirational public speaker. You will be able to use your new skills whenever you make a speech or deliver a presentation in future.

You may decide to enrol on further public speaking courses, or even offer to tutor other people in this subject area. Whatever you decide to do, this qualification guarantees to help you confidently pursue your goals. Jobs where public speaking skills are important include:

  • Local councillor
  • Project manager
  • Teacher

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Embarrassment, nervousness and fears

Relaxation and breathing techniques

Thought confusion

Composure and self-confidence

Developing the voice

Speech content and preparation

The need for articulation

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Effective Public Speaking.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 30th June
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Effective Public Speaking

About the Effective Public Speaking Certificate

The ability to speak publicly is a skill a lot of employers look for. It is also a useful talent to have in day to day life. Effective public speakers are able to influence groups of people and impose positive changes on society, as well as being able to swing things in their preferred direction. This short course aims to turn you into an effective and powerful public speaker.

The effective public speaking course material covers a range of techniques which will help you improve your spoken abilities. The engaging units include tips on how to reduce embarrassment, nervousness and fear, avoid thought confusion, improve articulation and increase relaxation. This distance learning course will also teach you how to plan and prepare the content.

Who should study this course?

This course is aimed at individuals who want to improve their public speaking abilities and become confident and effective speakers. It may also be a useful course for those who wish to tutor others through their public speaking anxieties.

At learndirect, we do not ask our students to have any prior experience before enrolling on this course. To learn public speaking with us, all you need is a way to access our course materials, and the motivation to engage in home study.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of this online qualification, you will have all the information you need to become an effective and inspirational public speaker. You will be able to use your new skills whenever you make a speech or deliver a presentation in future.

You may decide to enrol on further public speaking courses, or even offer to tutor other people in this subject area. Whatever you decide to do, this qualification guarantees to help you confidently pursue your goals. Jobs where public speaking skills are important include:

  • Local councillor
  • Project manager
  • Teacher

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Embarrassment, nervousness and fears

Relaxation and breathing techniques

Thought confusion

Composure and self-confidence

Developing the voice

Speech content and preparation

The need for articulation

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Effective Public Speaking.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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