Public Speaking Masterclass

About this course

Public Speaking Masterclass is a self-paced online course from Kerr University with 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions. Overcome stage fright, command any room, and deliver talks people remember — structure, storytelling, voice, body language, and Q&A. Six modules, quizzes, and your certificate. Public Speaking Masterclass is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included.

Who it’s for

• Anyone who gets nervous before speaking in public
• Professionals who present in meetings, at conferences or on camera
• Leaders who want talks people remember

What you’ll learn

1. Module 1: Beat Stage Fright. Nerves are normal — even for pros. Here's how to manage them so they never run the show.
   6 lessons: Reframe the nerves; Over-prepare the opening; Breathe and slow down; Practice out loud; The audience wants you to win; Have a recovery line. 5-question quiz.
2. Module 2: Structure & Storytelling. A clear structure and a good story make any talk land.
   6 lessons: One big idea; Beginning, middle, end; Use stories; The situation-tension-resolution shape; Signpost your structure; End with a takeaway. 5-question quiz.
3. Module 3: Openings That Hook. The first 30 seconds decide whether people lean in or drift. Make them count.
   6 lessons: Don't warm up — hook; Open with a question; Open with a surprising fact; Open with a story; Make it about them; Then signpost. 5-question quiz.
4. Module 4: Voice & Delivery. How you use your voice separates a commanding speaker from a nervous one.
   6 lessons: Slow down; Use pauses; Project; End sentences down; Vary your tone; Cut filler words. 5-question quiz.
5. Module 5: Body Language & Presence. Your body speaks before you do. Let it project calm authority.
   6 lessons: Stand tall and grounded; Make eye contact; Use purposeful gestures; Move with intention; Smile when it fits; Own the pause. 5-question quiz.
6. Module 6: Q&A & Virtual Presenting. Handle questions with composure and command the camera on video calls.
   6 lessons: Listen fully, then answer; Buy a moment; It's okay not to know; On video, look at the camera; Frame and light yourself; Bring extra energy on video. 5-question quiz.

Format and length

• 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions
• About 15 minutes of reading and quizzes in total, at your own pace
• Self-paced and online, so you can start anytime
• Answers are shown as you go, with unlimited retries; pass each module quiz with 60% or more
• A personalized Kerr University™ Certificate of Completion, signed by Digby R. Kerr, ready to print or save as a PDF

Price

Public Speaking Masterclass is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included. Lessons open after you sign in with an active subscription.

Instructor

Digby R. Kerr is the founder of Kerr University, a Wharton-educated executive with about 35 years in business, and the author of 16 published books. Kerr University is based in Brooklyn, New York. Want live help? Book a free 30-minute intro class.