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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master practical techniques to eliminate public speaking anxiety.

  • Discover how video rehearsals boost clarity, confidence, and delivery.

  • Learn to engage your audience and eliminate the fear of boring them.

  • Build a long-term strategy to maintain speaking confidence and improve over time.

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May 2026

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7 assignments

Taught in English

There are 7 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course will help you overcome the common fear of public speaking, enabling you to communicate with confidence in any situation. You’ll gain the skills to manage anxiety, avoid ineffective methods, and build the mindset needed for successful public speaking. By mastering practical strategies, you'll enhance your ability to engage with your audience and present yourself with poise. The course begins by addressing the root causes of speaking anxiety, focusing on techniques to eliminate fear and develop a confident, authentic presence. It takes you step-by-step through the process of mastering public speaking, starting from overcoming fear to rehearsing and refining your delivery. As you progress, you'll engage in video rehearsals and get personalized feedback to further enhance your skills. The course is structured to ensure consistent improvement, from addressing immediate fears to setting long-term goals for ongoing speaking development. You'll learn how to introduce yourself effectively, practice confidently, and refine your message. The course concludes with actionable insights and the opportunity to provide feedback to your instructor, ensuring a continuous cycle of growth. Designed for beginners to intermediate learners, this course helps you overcome public speaking fear and build confident, effective communication skills for academic, professional, and personal settings By the end of the course, you will be able to introduce yourself confidently in any setting, manage public speaking anxiety, engage your audience effectively, and apply constructive feedback to continually improve your presentation skills.

In this module, we will examine the key factors contributing to public speaking fear and guide you through effective techniques for overcoming it. You will also learn to identify common, ineffective solutions and focus on methods that work. With actionable steps and insights, you’ll begin building a foundation for confident speaking.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

2 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Eliminating Speaking Anxiety6 minutes
  • Avoid Fake Solutions That Don't Work7 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Resources for Modules 1 to 310 minutes

In this module, we will walk you through a step-by-step process to conquer public speaking fear. You will also discover techniques for staying engaging and handling anxiety triggers while rehearsing on video. By the end of the section, you will have developed the mindset and tools necessary for becoming a confident speaker.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videosTotal 43 minutes
  • The Process of Eliminating Fear4 minutes
  • The Fear of Boring8 minutes
  • Rehearse Your Presentation On Video10 minutes
  • Cheat the System3 minutes
  • Practice Makes...Comfortable4 minutes
  • The Confident Speaker's Attitude3 minutes
  • Long-term Speaking Goals and Conclusion3 minutes
  • Time to Give TJ a Piece of Your Mind1 minute
  • Feedback1 minute
  • Origin of Speaking Anxiety6 minutes
  • Fear of Public Speaking Promo1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Curing Public Speaking Fear - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover essential housekeeping tasks, including submitting assignments for personalized feedback and exploring the instructor’s background. Additionally, we will introduce the course’s satisfaction guarantee, designed to ensure your improvement as a communicator.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Rehearse Your Fear of Public Speaking Homework and Get Instant Feedback19 minutes
  • Who is TJ Walker?3 minutes
  • $10,000 Guarantee This Course Will Make You a Better Communicator2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Fear of Public Speaking: Housekeeping Matters - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on mastering self-introductions—vital for making a positive first impression. You will learn the do’s and don’ts of introducing yourself and how to craft a powerful, engaging introduction that leaves a strong impact on your audience.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

4 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself Promo1 minute
  • How to Introduce Yourself Intro3 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself: What NOT to Do4 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself the Right Way9 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Resources for Modules 4 to 710 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through multiple rehearsal sessions, where you will refine your self-introduction. You’ll receive constructive feedback and learn how consistent, focused practice can improve your delivery and ease your speaking anxiety.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 12 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself 1st Video Rehearsal2 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself 2nd Video Rehearsal1 minute
  • How to Introduce Yourself 3rd Video Rehearsal5 minutes
  • How to Introduce Yourself: Friend Feedback3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Practice Only Helps If You Practice the Right Way - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we’ll revisit important housekeeping details and reinforce your understanding of the course structure. You will also get to know your instructor’s methods better and fully grasp the course's commitment to your success through its satisfaction guarantee.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

2 videosTotal 5 minutes
  • Who Is TJ Walker?3 minutes
  • $10,000 Guarantee: This Course Will Make You a Better Communicator2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Personal Communication: Housekeeping Matter - Assessment15 minutes

In this final module, we will summarize your growth and how to confidently introduce yourself in any setting. You’ll also have the opportunity to share feedback with the instructor, ensuring that the course continues to evolve and meet the needs of future students.

What's included

3 videos3 assignments

3 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • Your Communication Questions Will Be Answered Here, in Video1 minute
  • How to Introduce Yourself: Conclusion7 minutes
  • Time to Give TJ a Piece of Your Mind1 minute
3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Personal Communication: Conclusion - Assessment15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

"Confidence in Communication: Overcome Public Speaking Fear" is a practical course designed to help individuals conquer their fear of public speaking. Public speaking anxiety is a common issue for many, hindering their ability to communicate effectively. By addressing the root causes of fear and providing actionable techniques, this course offers strategies to help learners build confidence and improve their public speaking skills. It's particularly relevant for anyone looking to speak with more ease, whether in personal or professional settings, as strong communication skills are vital for success.

This course focuses on the techniques and strategies to help learners eliminate public speaking fear. It includes a step-by-step process for overcoming anxiety, methods for maintaining audience engagement, and tips for creating confident presentations. The course also emphasizes the importance of practice, attitude, and long-term goals to ensure continued progress in public speaking.

After completing this course, you will be able to speak confidently in public and introduce yourself effectively in any setting. You'll know how to handle and reduce speaking anxiety, deliver clear and engaging presentations, and give and receive constructive feedback. You will also have developed a positive mindset toward public speaking that will help you tackle any speaking situation with ease.

No prior knowledge or experience in public speaking is required to enroll in this course. It is designed for beginners and those looking to improve their communication skills. The course assumes no prior expertise, so you can start learning the basics of speaking confidently regardless of your background.

This course is ideal for anyone who experiences fear or anxiety when speaking in public. It's perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who wants to communicate more effectively. Whether you’re preparing for a presentation, a job interview, or simply wish to become a more confident speaker, this course will provide you with the tools to succeed.

The course consists of 2 hours of video content. You can complete it at your own pace, and you are encouraged to revisit videos and practice to solidify the skills learned. Depending on your learning style and commitment to practicing, the course can be completed in a short time, but you may choose to take longer for deeper practice.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,