Improve your professional abilities by learning vital public speaking skills with our communication skills and career development short course in Sydney!
This Public Speaking Training Course is designed for anyone who wants to communicate better and present with greater confidence. It is highly interactive and helps you be more charismatic at work and in social situations.
If you ever feel nervous during meetings or while presenting in front of an audience, this course can help. Learn to deliver your message with clarity, authority, and impact. Public speaking skills can boost your career, enhance your reputation, and increase your self-confidence.
You’ll gain insights into preparation, planning, and delivering speeches or presentations professionally and confidently. This course provides practical experience and supportive feedback for improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Master speechwriting fundamentals and persuasive techniques
- Gain control over presentation delivery, body language and vocal tone
- Learn to manage nerves, handle tough questions, and improve stage presence
Course Outline
- Planning speeches with logical structure and engaging content
- Memorisation techniques and managing performance anxiety
- Body language, vocal tone, and responding on-the-spot
- Real-time presentation practice, reflection and feedback
- Developing an actionable take-home plan to continue improving
Schedule & Pricing
- Next session: 28 March 2026, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $239
You will learn
- Master speechwriting and persuasive delivery techniques
- Use vocal tone, body language and expressions to engage audience
- Control nerves, stay confident and handle difficult questions
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- PDF handouts covering course fundamentals
- Real-time feedback from expert trainers
Appropriate for
Professionals and individuals looking to gain confidence and improve their public speaking and presentation skills in work or social settings.
What to bring
- Notebook and pen or a laptop/device
- Prepared topic or speech idea (optional)
- An open mind ready for practice and feedback
What to wear
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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