Workforce Training

Public Speaking

Don't let fear of public speaking hold you back. Wake Tech has courses designed to help you overcome your fears and become a confident and effective public speaker.

With our expert instruction and hands-on training, you will learn the secrets of captivating an audience and delivering a message that resonates. Our courses cover everything from body language and voice control to speech structure and storytelling.

Our instructors are seasoned professionals with years of experience in public speaking and presentation training. They will provide you with personalized feedback and guidance to help you improve your skills and achieve your goals.

The non-degree courses will not transfer to meet high school or college degree requirements. However, many do provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for teachers and will count as academic credit for those on J-1 visas.

For more information, email [email protected].

Public Speaking Courses

Confidence in Public Speaking

Whether it is a business presentation or an impromptu speech for coworkers, speaking in front of an audience at work can make some people anxious. Improve your ability to communicate with this course, which introduces basic principles of speech communication. Develop confidence and avoid negative self-talk; acquire skills that can be used now or in a future career. Learn in a non-threatening environment how to organize your talk, create an outline for speaking, and communicate your message appropriately and effectively.

Course Objectives

Understand basic principles of oral communication and listening.

Learn to select and adapt topics to meet the needs and interests of particular audiences, remembering diversity among listeners.

Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze and use information and data to develop and adapt messages for different purposes and settings.

Organize ideas and supporting materials in a coherent and captivating message.

Use appropriate language and graphics for a business setting.

Develop delivery skills by using voice, body, gestures and visuals effectively in presenting speeches.

Develop the ability to speak competently and confidently at work and in public communication situations.


Outline of instruction

Contact Hours

18

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone that would like to feel comfortable giving a presentation or speech.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

COM-3711P3

COM-3711B1

COM-3711A1

CJC-5025F4


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312963 08/13/25 - 10/08/25 Northern Wake Campus 109.00 15 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.