# Intro to Public Speaking

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/public-speaking-class>

## Overview

Overcome your fear of public speaking and enhance your communication skills through our comprehensive workshop. In this interactive class, you'll learn practical techniques for more effective communication, starting with hands-on exercises in a workshop setting.

The class will explore maximizing the use of physical space, setup, and personal attributes such as voice and gestures. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to live presentation practice, where you'll be encouraged to deliver a concise presentation (under 5 minutes). If you bring a PowerPoint presentation or handouts, the instructor will provide valuable coaching on their effective use. Expect personalized guidance from an experienced presenter to boost your comfort and effectiveness in public speaking.

## What you'll learn

- Overcome the initial fear of speaking in front of people
- Improve body language and connect with an audience
- Understand and read the audience to tailor your presentation effectively
- Manage and leverage audience interaction
- Use PowerPoint to create a more visually impactful presentation for your audience

## Curriculum

#### Part 1

- Reading and assessing your audience
- Understanding perception styles
- Identifying the perception styles of an audience
- How to explain anything to anyone 
  - Brain-based learning: Learning how the two hemispheres of the brain work

#### Part 2

- The Mortal Sins of Public Speaking 
  - What they are
  - How to avoid them

- Using your voice effectively 
  - Adding variety to vocal patterns

- Using the tools that you have at hand
- Structuring your presentation
- Preparing and using resources such as handouts/notes
- Presentation Skills - PowerPoint Modle 
  - PowerPoint Hot Productivity Tips
  - PowerPoint Presenter Tools
  - Using Excel within PowerPoint

#### Part 3

- Presentation Skills - Live Practice
- Get personalized coaching

## Schedule
- Jun 24, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Aug 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $399