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Public Speaking Confidence

Public Speaking Confidence

Public Speaking Confidence

Confidence & Self-Esteem 4 skill levels

This e-learning material looks at why speaking in front of others can feel daunting and offers practical ways to prepare, organise your ideas and manage nerves. It suits anyone who presents at work, speaks up in meetings or simply wants to feel steadier when sharing their views.

Starting from 235 credits Choose your level

Levels are unlocked with the credits in your account. You can buy more credits whenever you need them.

About this e-learning material

This material begins with the common reasons people feel nervous before speaking, such as fear of judgement, forgetting words or being watched. You read about how nerves show up in the body and explore calm breathing, grounding and preparation habits that may help you feel more settled.

Next, you practise structuring a short talk, opening and closing clearly, using simple stories and examples, and speaking at a comfortable pace. Sections also cover eye contact, voice, handling questions and what to do if your mind goes blank, with exercises you can try at home or before a real talk.

It suits people who give presentations, speak up in meetings, share ideas in groups or want to feel more at ease with an audience of any size. You can work through each level at your own pace and return to the exercises whenever you prepare to speak.

Choose your level

Each level is unlocked separately with credits

  • Beginner

    235 credits

    • What you will learn

      You read about why speaking can feel daunting and how nerves show up in the body. You practise calm breathing, grounding and structuring a very short talk with a clear opening, one main point and a simple close.

    • Who this level is for

      This level is for readers who feel nervous about speaking in front of others and have little experience of presenting. It introduces the basics of preparation and managing nerves in a gentle, manageable way.

    • What you will be able to do

      After this level, you may feel more settled before speaking up in a small meeting. You should be more able to prepare a brief talk and use a breathing technique when nerves appear.

  • Intermediate

    400 credits

    • What you will learn

      You practise using stories and examples, pacing your voice, making comfortable eye contact and handling questions. Sections cover what to do when your mind goes blank and how to adapt a talk for different audiences.

    • Who this level is for

      This level suits readers who have given a few talks and understand basic preparation. It helps you apply those skills to real presentations at work and deal with the common problems that tend to appear.

    • What you will be able to do

      This level can help you deliver a clearer, more engaging presentation and respond to questions more calmly. You may find it easier to recover smoothly if you lose your place in the middle of a talk.

  • Advanced

    670 credits

    • What you will learn

      You explore combining structure, storytelling and vocal control in longer talks, panel discussions and unplanned remarks. Examples cover difficult questions, sceptical listeners, technical problems and adjusting your message when time is suddenly cut short.

    • Who this level is for

      This level is for readers who present regularly and want to handle more demanding speaking situations. It focuses on large audiences, challenging listeners and moments when you must think clearly under pressure.

    • What you will be able to do

      You may feel more able to stay composed when a talk does not go to plan. This level can help you make quick, confident choices about content and delivery while speaking to demanding audiences.

  • Expert

    1,035 credits

    • What you will learn

      You examine trade-offs between detail and simplicity, spontaneity and preparation, and personal openness and professional reserve. Reflections bring together structure, voice, body language and audience awareness into a flexible approach you can adapt to many settings.

    • Who this level is for

      This deepest level is for experienced speakers who want to refine their presence and develop a distinctive, authentic style. It looks at the finer choices that separate a competent talk from a memorable one.

    • What you will be able to do

      This level may help you speak with a natural, consistent presence across very different occasions. You should feel more able to shape each talk thoughtfully and review your own delivery with honest, constructive judgement.