Essential College Skills

Develop the skills you need to prepare and deliver an outstanding speech or presentation. In this course, Laura Bergells offers practical insights that can help presenters prepare, open, deliver, and close their speeches.

Most people are afraid of speaking in public, but effective oral communication is a key skill in business. Jeff Ansell provides simple communication tools, strategies, and tips that are easy to use and produce immediate results.

Do you loathe speaking in public? Presenting in front of a crowd doesn’t have to be an anxiety-inducing experience. Public speaking is, fortunately, a skill that can be learned. In this short course, Dr. Todd Dewett shares practical techniques that can help you become a more confident public speaker.

The ability to deliver a powerhouse presentation isn't reserved for a gifted few. With enough practice, anyone can learn how to express themselves with confidence. In this course, join communication coach Jackie Miller as she shares practical tips for exuding executive presence and poise when speaking to audiences large and small.

Preparing for an upcoming interview, presentation, or speech? Tune into this course to get tips for boosting your overall self-confidence to ensure that you shine during your performance. Entrepreneur and entertainer Stifyn Parri shares expert tips for identifying and managing runaway emotions.

Learn how to be an engaging presenter—one that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats—in this course with public speaking coach Shola Kaye. Use Sholas proven tools and techniques be a more dynamic, inspiring presenter, regardless of subject matter.

Learn how to project vocal confidence. Allison Shapira, a public speaking expert and the founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking, teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice.

Giving a talk can be a career-defining moment. Somebody in the audience might offer you a job or submit your next big sales order. The key to a great presentation is confidence.

Audiences will assess the credibility of presenters before they even begin speaking. In this course, Laura Bergells shares techniques that help speakers develop personal credibility. She shows you how to earn the attention and interest of your audience right away by using key nonverbal and emotional skills.

Pitching is a universal skill. The time will come when you need to pitch an idea, a project, or even yourself. But you may stumble when the moment strikes—if you don't have a quick and effective process to nail the pitch.

Pressure is an inevitable part of work and our daily lives. Those who are able to maintain their cool in challenging, high-pressure situations—or even thrive—put themselves in a better position to succeed. In this course, learn how to identify pressure situations and tackle them with confidence.