Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

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Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

Instructors: Tj Walker

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

87 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

5 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

81%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Express ideas clearly and persuasively
Engage audiences effectively
Deliver impactful presentations
Develop effective speaking skills

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course equips you with practical verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, engage audiences, and build confidence in any setting. In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn essential techniques for speaking persuasively, delivering impactful presentations, and adapting your message for colleagues, clients, and leaders.

Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, the course is ideal for anyone seeking to improve workplace communication—whether in one-on-one conversations, team meetings, or public speaking situations. You’ll practice using video to refine delivery, strengthen clarity, and leave a positive impression. By the end, you’ll be able to communicate with confidence, tailor messages to different audiences, and apply proven speaking strategies to succeed in diverse professional and personal interactions. These skills will help you navigate workplace challenges and connect effectively in today’s fast-paced business environment.

In this module, you’ll refine and test your verbal communication and presentation skills to enhance clarity, engagement, and impact. You’ll learn to distinguish between direct and indirect communication, use storytelling to make your ideas memorable, and design PowerPoint presentations that captivate rather than bore. You’ll also create a personalized, ethical “cheat sheet” to support your delivery, ensuring you present with confidence, structure, and authenticity.

What's included

10 videos1 reading3 assignments

10 videos Total 38 minutes

Introduction to the Course and the Instructor 1 minute
Quick Wins! The Secret to Using Speaker Notes Effectively 1 minute
You Are In Great Company - Find Out Who 2 minutes
Never Waste Time Starting a Presentation Again 2 minutes
You Will Be Motivating, Not Data Dumping 4 minutes
Good News: The Problems We Think We Have Aren’t Real 6 minutes
Direct versus indirect communication 3 minutes
Your Stories Will Make Your Ideas Unforgettable 7 minutes
Your PowerPoint Will Create Engagement, Not Slumber 7 minutes
Building an Ethical Cheat Sheet Just for You 5 minutes

1 reading Total 5 minutes

Welcome to the Course 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Beginning Your Communication Skills Mastery 20 minutes
Refining and Testing Your Verbal Skills 20 minutes
Beginning your communication skills journey 30 minutes

In this module, you’ll put your verbal communication and presentation skills to the ultimate test, receiving professional feedback to refine your delivery. You’ll strengthen your understanding of key communication fundamentals, overcome common fears, and debunk myths that hold speakers back. By applying practical strategies and self-assessment, you’ll boost your confidence, authenticity, and influence in any speaking situation.

What's included

9 videos2 readings5 assignments1 peer review

9 videos Total 42 minutes

This Is the Do-or-Die Moment for Your Speaking Improvement 6 minutes
There Is a Perfect Test for Your Speech Or Presentation 5 minutes
It's Easy to pass a Test when the Answer Is right in front of you 5 minutes
You Are Normal to Fear Communicating In Some Circumstances 4 minutes
The Power of the Positive 5 minutes
Debunking the Myth of Charisma 3 minutes
Never Fall for These Communication Gimmicks Again! 6 minutes
Tips on How to Overcome Nervousness and Being Scared 8 minutes
You have Now Mastered Basic and Beyond Communication Skills 2 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Public Speaking Success by TJ Walker 10 minutes
Secret to Foolproof Presentations by TJ Walker 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 130 minutes

Passing the Ultimate Test 20 minutes
More Fundamentals of Verbal Communication and Presentation 20 minutes
Overcoming Nervousness and Beyond Communication Skills 20 minutes
Final Assessment 40 minutes
Overcoming nervousness and beyond communication skills 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 10 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Delivering Constructive Feedback by Starting with Positives 10 minutes

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Tj Walker

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Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Great course, but the questions are quite ambiguous often. I suggest retooling them.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Course was excellent with a lot of good insight. Questions were strange and often not relevant.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

T J Walker is a master. Course developed by him is to the point and uncovers the common misunderstanding we have about preparation for a good presentation.

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