Level 1
Online Public
Speaking Course

Designed for beginners, our 4-week Level 1 online public speaking course provides students with practical solutions for building confidence and overcoming their fear of public speaking from the comfort of their own homes.

It is packed full of exercises designed to harness your natural speaking style, with lots of opportunities to practice.

This course takes place over Zoom for four sessions and all class times are scheduled in the UK timezone.

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Why do this course?

At the School of Connection, we combine a mindset-focused approach with practical techniques to help you transform your relationship with public speaking.

Rather than masking nerves, we empower you to embrace authenticity by leaning into vulnerability, laying the groundwork for genuine confidence.

What truly sets our course apart is the emphasis on the power of human connection. Through guided exercises designed to help you connect with others in a meaningful way, you’ll build confidence, authenticity, and the ability to deeply engage your audience.

Alongside this transformative philosophy, you’ll master essential skills such as breathing techniques, body language, voice training, improvisation, and delivering prepared speeches.

With guidance from our expert coaches, our holistic online program equips you to engage any audience while building both your skills and self-assurance.

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Course Details

**Week 1: The Breath**

Discover the vital role of breath in public speaking as you learn techniques to sustain your voice and calm your nervous system. You’ll also explore pacing and be guided through our unique method of embracing nervousness, transforming it into authenticity. As a result, you’ll understand how to connect with others in a more meaningful and impactful way.

Man practising public speaking — **Week 2: The Voice**

Learn to project your voice with passion and energy through vocal exercises tailored to enhance resonance and clarity. Whether you have a naturally quiet voice or struggle to be heard, we’ll help you develop techniques to amplify your sound and speak with greater confidence. By mastering vocal control and projection, you’ll develop a voice that resonates more effectively and allows for clearer, more engaging communication.

Man practising a speaking exercise — **Week 3: Body Language**

Master the five fundamental principles of body language that enhance your public speaking, allowing you to communicate beyond words. By learning these principles, you'll discover how to express yourself authentically, using your body to reinforce your message and create a powerful connection with your audience. This approach encourages you to embrace your natural movements, ensuring your body language aligns with your speech for a more compelling and confident delivery.

**Week 4: Speaking With Emotion**

Unlock the power of emotion to enhance your speaking. Emotions are not just felt by your audience—they are heard in your voice, tone, and delivery. Through a series of focused exercises, you’ll learn how to infuse your words with genuine emotion, creating a more compelling and impactful connection with others. You'll discover how emotion can shape how you sound, making your message resonate deeply and leaving a lasting impression long after your words are spoken.

Speech Practice

In addition to the topics we cover each week, the second half of every class is dedicated to speech practice, ensuring you have ample opportunities to speak in front of others. We believe that the key to mastering public speaking is consistent, real-world practice, which is why we focus on creating an environment where you can gradually build your confidence.

In weeks 3 and 4 of the course, you’ll deliver speeches based on topics set by your teacher. Our set speech topics are designed specifically to help you explore the key themes of our courses and are a vital part of the training. Your teacher will then provide individual feedback, offering insights that help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

Speaking in front of a group can feel daunting, but the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. By repeatedly standing up and delivering your thoughts, you’ll grow not just in skill, but in your ability to engage and connect with an audience. This hands-on approach ensures you receive practical experience, valuable feedback, and the opportunity to refine your speaking style, making the learning process both dynamic and impactful.

How it works

Our Public Speaking for Beginners Course is a 4 week LIVE online training.

Here’s what you get . . .

3 hour class each week
Small class size - limited to 14
Dedicated tutor to teach our unique method
Safe, supportive environment - everyone’s in the same boat
Opportunity to practice speaking - you won’t be thrown in at the deep end!
Packed with games to make it a fun, relaxed experience
Exercises to harness your natural speaking style
Regular personal feedback
Video recording of your speech emailed directly to you after each session
PLUS - A handout of the course material and your completion certificate

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How this course will help you…

✔ Change your perspective on how you show up and communicate with others

✔ Dramatically improve your public speaking in just 4 weeks

✔ Discover practical solutions to deal with nervousness and anxiety

✔ Grow the courage to put yourself forward to speak/present at work

✔ Boost your career opportunities and earnings

✔ Feel more comfortable in your own skin

✔ Become a better communicator and increase leadership qualities

✔ Make new connections and and form deeper relationships with others

✔ Be able to give speeches at weddings or special events

✔ Become more playful in your nature

✔ Improve your overall self-esteem and wellbeing

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Andy Topp

“A proper in depth look at the root cause of fear of public speaking. The course deals with the fundamentals rather than learning tricks to disguise the fear. And then it was just a lot of FUN which I have never before said about public speaking”

More info on our Public Speaking Training Course..

What you’ll learn:

How to embrace anxiety and work through overcoming your fear of public speaking
How to effectively deliver a short speech
Correct breathing techniques, vocal exercises and body language principles
How to structure compelling public speech writing
How to deliver improvised talks using your intuition
How to speak authentically without the need to “perform” or “act” confident

Course details:

Four sessions over four consecutive weeks
Each class is 3 hours with a short break in the middle (6:30pm-9:30pm for evening courses and 10:30am - 1:30pm for Saturday courses)
Maximum 18 people per group
1 missed class can be redeemed for free (discuss with trainer)

Location:

This course takes place on Zoom.

Pricing:

Course Price: £298.00
Option to pay in instalments by buying a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.

Terms & Conditions:

You can view the full terms and conditions of our course training/cancellation policy here.

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FAQs

I want to speak in public. Does it work doing it live online?

Yes. Students are often surprised just how well it works. Doing this course live online gives you a safe learning environment and you really feel part of a supportive group. The added extra is, you get to be in the comfort of your own surroundings. And for first steps in public speaking this can really help you!

How does it work online?

We’ve set up our virtual public speaking classes so you can build confidence from the comfort of your own home. You’ll practice speaking in front of a real-time audience from all over the world. We use Zoom’s premium features like breakout rooms, speaker spotlights and video recording, to create the best virtual learning experience.

Is this course right for me?

Whether you get anxiety speaking to people, or performance anxiety and struggle in front of groups, this course is for you. We’ve trained everyone from professionals, leaders and performers, to managers, lawyers and entrepreneurs.

What if I’m really scared and not sure I can do it?

If you’re scared, anxious, sick or terrified, we totally understand. Everyone at SoC has battled public speaking fear. We really get what you’re feeling and experiencing. And there’s no such thing as mistakes ;-)

Are the sessions recorded to watch back?

Yes, we record every session and email to you after so you can watch back whenever you like.

What are the course dates?

Check our latest course dates here

Do I receive any course material?

Yes, at the end of the course we send you a course handout that has notes from all of the key points across all of the sessions.

How do I know it’s worth the investment?

We understand this is an investment in time and money. Keep scrolling to hear what our students say about the course.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, you can buy a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.

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4 Week Live Public Speaking for Beginners Online