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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

“Confidence is the most beautiful thing that you can wear” the quote is true and accepted by everyone. Yet there is a lot of hesitation and fear in people of public speaking. Sometimes, people are unable to put up their points and ideas in gatherings like meetings, seminars, etc. because of fear and nervousness. The Introduction to Public Speaking course is an initiative by the University of Washington for the learners who want to overcome their fear and wish to present themselves confidently among others.

Introduction to Public Speaking training will be delivered by the experts of the University of Washington through online mode. The course is available on the online learning platform, Coursera. The course aims to build confidence and develop the personality of students and overcome their fear of public speaking. This is an online, self-paced course of 5 weeks and the duration of the classes will be 12 hours. This is one of the courses available on Coursera by the University of Washington in the dynamic public speaking specialization. The candidates will also receive the Introduction to Public Speaking certification from the University of Washington and Coursera at the end of the course.

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The Highlights

5 weeks duration
Online course
12 hours classes
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments
Financial Aid

Programme Offerings

5 Weeks Duration
trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The candidate can pay the Introduction to Public Speaking certification fee after signing up for the course on the Coursera. The candidates can pay through credit card, debit card, and internet banking for the course. Depending upon the time that the candidate is required to complete the course, the fee structure is mentioned below.

Introduction to Public Speaking fee structure

Description	Fee in INR
1 month	Rs. 3,803
3 months	Rs. 7,606
6 months	Rs. 11,409

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Introduction to Public Speaking certification will be given to all the candidates who have completed the course successfully and have cleared the final exam. The shareable certificate will be given by the University of Washington and Coursera at the end of the course.

What you will learn

The Introduction to Public Speaking certification syllabus shall guide the candidates through the path of building confidence in public speaking. The course aims for the personal development of the learner. The candidate will become proficient in the following skills after completion of the course.

Confidence
Presentation
Speech
Public Speaking

Who it is for

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The Introduction to Public Speaking certification benefits the people who wish to enhance their public speaking skills. The course shall also be advantageous for the people who are working as

The course shall upgrade their public speaking skills and shall help them in their professions.

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Introduction to Public Speaking online course, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Introduction to Public Speaking course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking.

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enroll for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Introduction to Public Speaking certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Introduction to Public Speaking classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome!
Course and assignment overview
Week 1 overview
What is rhetoric?
Rhetorical situations
The canons of rhetoric
Speech is a natural medium of sound
Don't treat speaking as writing
How do we talk?
Good delivery is easy to understand
Week 1 review
Introductory speech sample
Recording good speech videos

Readings

Week one lesson summaries
Week one assignment check-in

Practice exercises

Rhetoric
Week 1 quiz

Videos

Week 2 overview
Key point speech overview
Key point speech rubric
The components of a memorable point
Can you hear these components?
Outlining and flowing
Inventing key points: Topics
Inventing key points: How many points?
Arranging key points: Subordination
Arranging key points: Coordination and discreteness
Stylizing key points: Phrasing
Key point speech for analysis
Improved key point speech (Optional)
Week 2 review

Readings

Key point speech assignment description
Case study: Inventing key points
Speech analysis #1 overview
Matt's feedback (Optional)
Week two lesson summaries
Week two assignment check-in
Dealing with Q&A
Sample Q&A exchanges

Practice exercises

Week 2 quiz
Dealing with Q&A

Videos

Week 3 overview
Finding the right support
Discussing your examples concisely
Performing your key point
Sample performance of a key point
Highlighting speech structure
Introductions
Transitions
Conclusions
Key point speech with structure identified (Optional)
Revising your speech
Practicing and remembering your speech
Week 3 review
Sample elevator speech

Readings

Week three lesson summaries
Week three assignment check-in

Practice exercises

Discussing your support
Week 3 quiz

Videos

Week 4 overview
What is public speaking apprehension?
The causes of public speaking apprehension
Reducing your public speaking apprehension
Example of public speaking apprehension
Analyzing the example
Breath control
Projection
Pitch
Rate and pauses
Gestures
Movement
Sample speech
Improved speech (Optional)
Week 4 review

Readings

Speech analysis #2 overview
Matt's feedback on the sample speech (Optional)
Week four lesson summaries
Week four assignment check-in
Linguistic bias, uptalk, and vocal fry
Getting interrupted at work

Practice exercises

Pause length
Week 4 quiz
Dealing with difficult situations

Videos

Course review
Other recommended courses
Sample key point speech

Instructors

UW Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the time duration of the Introduction to Public Speaking online course?

The course can be completed in 5 weeks and the duration of the online classes for the course is approximately 12 hours.

2: Which institute is the provider of the Introduction to Public Speaking course?

The Introduction to Public Speaking course is offered by the University of Washington.

3: What are the skills that learners will acquire from the course?

The learner will inculcate the skills like confidence, presentation, speech, and public speaking.

4: Which language is opted for teaching the candidates in the course?

The course is in the English language and it has subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish.

5: How many options are available for the learners to get admission in the course Introduction to Public Speaking?

The candidate can enroll through the audit mode and get all the reading material for free but shall not avail of any benefits and certification. Or the candidate enrolls through certification mode and avail of all the benefits and shareable certification.