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English and Communication

Public Speaking

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Take Public Speaking at your own pace

Learn how to captivate an audience while managing anxiety with Sophia Learning’s online Public Speaking course. This college-level course can help you knock out your general education requirements.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 14 Challenges (formative assessments), 5 Milestones (summative assessments), and 5 Touchstones (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:<br></p> <ul><li>Identify the basic principles of ethical and effective public speaking.</li><li>Examine different types of speeches and methods for conducting audience analysis.</li><li>Identify methods for crafting an informative speech and supporting the ideas in a speech using research.</li><li>Outline the components of a speech and employ language to persuade an audience.</li><li>Apply key components for enhancing the delivery of a speech and ensuring the speaker is successful.</li></ul>
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If within 30 days of payment you are not satisfied and in that time period no courses have been completed and certified, you can cancel your membership by going into your Profile and under Membership clicking Change, then clicking the Cancel Membership option. You can request a refund by contacting a Learning Coach by email, phone, or chat.“

Frequently asked English & Communication questions

Yes, all English and communication courses are online and self-paced. This format allows learners to complete coursework on their own timeline.

No prerequisites are required to enroll in Sophia’s English courses. These introductory courses are open to all learners.

Yes, Sophia’s English and communication courses are ACE-recommended and designed to transfer to colleges and universities. Transfer policies may vary by institution. We recommend checking with your school before starting your Sophia course.

English classes with Sophia build writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. These skills are essential building blocks across academic programs and professional fields, and these courses are often required general education courses for most degrees.

Assignments may include readings, written responses, essays, and projects. All assignments are designed for asynchronous online learning.

Courses include writing and reading assignments as core components. Speaking or communication activities may vary by course.

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