Speaking to Inspire - Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches Coursera

Overview

The most memorable speeches inspire, entertain, and praise. The Speaking to Inspire - Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Washington.

By blending stories and eloquence, great speeches highlight the core values motivating an audience. You might need to do this in a keynote address, a eulogy, or simply a business meeting. Inspiring audiences is a common, but difficult writing challenge. 

You want a speech that elevates the topic and the audience. 

• By the end of this course, you should be able to compose and deliver moving speeches that praise core audience values through evidence, storytelling, and humor.

• You should be able to write eloquent passages in tones appropriate to the audience and occasion and speak fluidly from either a well-prepared manuscript or from memory. Learners will record speeches, providing and receiving peer feedback.

Build your subject-matter expertise

• Learn new concepts from industry experts

• Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool

• Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects

• Earn a shareable career certificate

Skills you'll gain

• Storytelling

• Critical Thinking

• Emotional Intelligence

• Organizational Development

• People Development

• Writing