Course
Effective Public Speaking
Public speaking is one of the biggest sources of workplace anxiety. The pressure of the moment can make even the strongest ideas hard to express, leading to missed opportunities for advancement, lost confidence, and the frustration of not being fully understood.
Our Effective Public Speaking course helps you speak in a way that makes people listen and remember your message. Through storytelling and presentation techniques, you’ll find your authentic voice so you can deliver your ideas naturally in presentations, meetings, or pitches.
This course includes in-person and live online classes.
Note: This course focuses on developing public speaking skills rather than language learning. To get the most from it, participants should already feel comfortable communicating in English.
Our Effective Public Speaking course helps you speak in a way that makes people listen and remember your message. Through storytelling and presentation techniques, you’ll find your authentic voice so you can deliver your ideas naturally in presentations, meetings, or pitches.
This course includes in-person and live online classes.
Note: This course focuses on developing public speaking skills rather than language learning. To get the most from it, participants should already feel comfortable communicating in English.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
April 1 – June 3, 2026
We 18:00 – 20:00
Spring
1
Blended Learning
$575.00
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Blended Learning
Fees
$575.00
Your takeaways
• Understand how to use storytelling to make presentations engaging and memorable• Structure your ideas and presentations clearly to inform, persuade, and connect with any audience
• Adapt your delivery to different settings including meetings, pitches, and large presentations
• Practice mindful body language, voice, and pacing to make your message land
Our approach
This course provides you with a unique opportunity to practice your public speaking in a supportive environment without fear of judgement. Through guided exercises led by an instructor with industry experience, you’ll build authentic communication skills and speak more naturally. The focus is on steady progress, self-discovery, and applying techniques in realistic professional scenarios.Who benefits the most?
• Professionals looking to communicate ideas clearly and find greater presence at work• Managers and executives aiming to better motivate and lead teams and gain organizational buy in
• Researchers who need to present findings to colleagues, clients, or the public
• Entrepreneurs who want to pitch ideas persuasively and inspire confidence in their vision
• Non-native English speakers who want to reduce public speaking anxiety and speak more naturally at work
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
