LinkedIn Learning

Public Speaking Foundations

Beginner 1 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course walking through the full arc of a presentation — preparing your material, opening strong, delivering with confidence, handling questions and closing memorably. In about an hour it turns the vague fear of public speaking into a clear, repeatable process. A practical grounding for anyone who has to present.

Good for: A repeatable process for preparing and delivering presentations.

Less suitable if: You want advanced speaking technique or everyday communication.

Skills you'll gain

Public speakingPresentationsDeliveryAudience questionsStorytellingConfidence

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You have to give presentations
You want a clear, repeatable process
You get nervous speaking

Consider something else if you…

You want advanced speaking technique
You want general communication
You already present confidently

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: About 1 hour.

About this course

Public Speaking Foundations walks through the full arc of a presentation: preparing your material, opening strong, delivering with confidence, handling audience questions, and closing memorably. In about an hour it turns the vague fear of public speaking into a set of repeatable, practical steps.

What you'll learn

Prepare and structure a speech
Open a presentation effectively
Tell compelling stories
Deliver with confidence
Manage audience questions
Close with a strong call to action

This course includes

1h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).

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Is the certificate recognised?

LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

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Laura Bergells
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Taught by Laura Bergells, a presentation coach, writer and public-speaking instructor with years of experience preparing professionals to present.

About this provider

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Frequently asked questions

The full arc of a presentation: preparing, opening, delivering, handling questions and closing.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
Yes — it turns the vague fear of public speaking into a clear, repeatable process.
About an hour.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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