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The eie Course on Mastering Public Speaking

A two-day, hands-on course that takes you from managing nerves to delivering a prepared speech with confidence.

Short courseNon-academicCertificate of completion
LevelNon-academic
CreditsCertificate of completion
Duration2 days
Study modeClassroom in Malta or online
Awarded byeie European Business School

Overview

A two-day, hands-on course that takes you from managing nerves to delivering a prepared speech with confidence. Interactive lectures, discussions, practical exercises and practice sessions — with personalised feedback throughout.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand the importance of public speaking and overcome common fears and challenges
  • Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening and empathetic communication
  • Structure speeches and hold attention through storytelling and anecdotes
  • Use vocal variety, articulation, body language and gesture to convey confidence and credibility
  • Bring visual aids and presentation tools into a talk seamlessly
  • Handle impromptu speaking, technical difficulties and objections from the audience
  • Persuade with rhetorical devices, persuasive language and compelling arguments
  • Deliver a prepared speech with confidence and receive constructive feedback

Programme

Day 1 — Foundations of effective public speaking

  • Introduction to public speaking
    Why it matters, common fears, and setting personal goals
  • Fundamentals of communication
    The communication process, verbal vs non-verbal, active listening
  • Building confidence
    Managing nerves, posture and body language, visualisation
  • Structuring your speech
    Introduction, body and conclusion; organising main points and evidence
  • Engaging your audience
    Audience interests, storytelling, anecdotes and humour
  • Practice: impromptu speaking
    Thinking on your feet, then peer feedback

Day 2 — Advanced techniques

  • Vocal variety and articulation
    Pitch, tone and volume; a clear, confident voice
  • Body language and gestures
    Open posture and gestures that emphasise key points
  • Visual aids and presentation tools
    Choosing visuals, slide design principles, integration
  • Overcoming obstacles
    Difficult questions, technical problems, staying composed
  • Persuasive speaking
    Principles of persuasion, rhetoric and a clear call to action
  • Final presentation and feedback
    Deliver a prepared speech; critique and goal setting

Certificate

Certificate of completion — not an academic award

You receive a digital certificate at the end of each module and an eie Certificate of Completion. Short courses do not award a diploma, degree or MQF credits. For an academic qualification, see the accredited awards.

Fee

Course fee

2 days
All students1,500 Euro

Fee as published by eie European Business School. Confirm the current fee before you enrol.

How to apply

01

Enquire

Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.

02

Offer & invoice

eie aims to send a conditional offer letter and an invoice within 48 hours of your application.

03

Acceptance

Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.

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