An Introduction to Public Speaking

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Last updated on June 20, 2025 6:08 pm

Learn the essential skills you need to speak publicly with confidence in this free online course by Alison.

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This free online course will equip you with all the skills you need to be an effective speaker. Upon completion of this course, you will know how to get your message across effectively. You will also learn how to identify key audience characteristics to help you observe when you’re being listened to or merely being heard. If you’d like to become a trusted, valued public speaker, look no further than this opportunity. Sign up today!

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Categorize public speeches based on …
  • Describe the four dimensions within …
  • Describe the ethics pyramid and expl…
  • Describe how one can apply the princ…
  • Categorize public speeches based on the intended purpose
  • Describe the four dimensions within which one should consider the context of a public speech
  • Describe the ethics pyramid and explain the three basic concepts of the pyramid
  • Describe how one can apply the principles in the NCA Credo to public speaking
  • Outline some of the symptoms of communication apprehension
  • Outline the flow of anxiety levels through its four stages
  • Describe some unexpected difficulties that you may experience during a speech
  • Distinguish between hearing and listening
  • Outline the four different types of noise and describe how they can affect listening
  • Explain some of the things to do that could represent ethical listening
  • Explain why it is vital to conduct an audience analysis
  • Describe the ways you can apply an audience analysis in a real-life scenario
  • Why Is Public Speaking Important?

    This module will help you understand the basics of effective public speaking and guide you through the process of creating your own presentations. We?ll begin by discussing the ways in which public speaking is relevant to you and can benefit you in your career, education, and personal life.

    The Ethics of Public Speaking

    This module will give the learner an overview of what ethics mean and will also help the learner understand the importance of being an ethical speaker.; Module

    Communication Apprehension

    In this module, you will understand what communication apprehension is, learn about the sources of communication apprehension as well as how to overcome it.; Module

    The Importance of Listening

    In this module, you will learn about the differences between listening and hearing. The module will examine critical topics such as ‘listening styles’, ‘stages of listening’ and ‘listening critically’. The module is meant to deepen your understanding of listening with regards to public speaking.

    What Is an Audience Analysis?

    This module will help you understand what audience analysis means. It will expose you to the reasons audience analysis should be conducted as well as how to go about it, this module will also help you to differentiate between three major types of audience analysis.

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