Communication and presentation skills: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Week 1
   Speaking with confidence

   Voice, pace and calm nerves.

2. Week 2
   Structure

   A clear start, middle and end for any talk.

3. Week 3
   Writing clearly

   Short emails, messages and summaries.

4. Week 4
   Presentations

   Slides that support the speaker.

5. Week 5
   Listening and questions

   Understanding before replying.

6. Week 6
   Interviews

   Answering simply and honestly.

7. Week 7
   Meetings and teamwork

   Speaking up and disagreeing politely.

8. Week 8
   Final talk

   A short presentation with written feedback.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

School and college students, job-seekers and professionals who want to be clearer and more confident when they speak and write.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see Public speaking classes.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What Communication and presentation skills costs

Skills level. Courses of 20 or more classes cost 8 percent less per class, and 40 or more cost 12 percent less. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

Try before you decide

• Public speaking for kids