Public Speaking
3 credits | Fully Online | Self-Paced (28 days–6 months)
Course Overview
Clear communication is one of the most valuable skills you can master - in healthcare, business, or any professional setting. This course helps students strengthen their public speaking, organization, and critical thinking skills while developing confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
Students will learn the process of planning, writing, and delivering effective speeches. Instruction emphasizes structure, logic, evidence-based reasoning, and audience engagement. From classroom discussions to virtual presentations, each assignment builds practical skills in clarity, persuasion, and professionalism.
Designed for nontraditional students and working professionals, this course is flexible enough to fit your schedule while maintaining rigorous academic standards. It fulfills the Oral Communication requirement for most undergraduate programs and helps you grow as both a communicator and a leader.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Plan, organize, and deliver structured oral presentations.
Support arguments with credible evidence and clear reasoning.
Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
Adapt tone and style to suit diverse audiences and purposes.
Apply critical listening and evaluation strategies to peer and professional speeches.
Take the Next Step
Strong communication opens doors. Whether you’re preparing for nursing interviews, leading teams, or presenting research, this course helps you find and strengthen your voice.