3197A - Clear and Confident Public Speaking
Course Description
Some people find nothing more terrifying than public speaking. But if you understand the dynamics of effective speaking, every presentation is an opportunity to stand out. In this online micro course, you’ll learn how to create dynamic presentations from opening to closing, without visual aids. Whether you’re speaking to large or small groups, you’ll learn how to pitch ideas that stick and field questions effectively. You’ll emerge with a toolbelt of storytelling hacks that make every presentation more confident and compelling.
Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to:
- Incorporate tactics to communicate confidence and charisma.
- Apply a strategy to create dynamic and compelling openings and closings.
- Use a formula to effectively answer questions.
- Use a toolbelt of storytelling hacks.
Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include:
- Speaking with Confidence
- Presentation Skills
- Answering Questions
- Explaining Ideas
- Storytelling Speech Making
Notes
3197A Clear and Confident Public Speaking and 3197B Powerful Pitches and Presentations (combined) are equivalent to 3197 Business Presentations and Public Speaking.
Eligible learners may apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for this micro-credential. You can find more information on our Financial Aid page.
This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.
This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Advanced Business Analysis : Elective Courses
- Business Communications : Required Courses
- Marketing - Advanced : Micro Set 3197