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Master Public Speaking for Engineers: Engage, Persuade, Lead

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Master Public Speaking for Engineers: Engage, Persuade, Lead

Master Public Speaking as an Engineer: Craft Persuasive Proposals, Simplify Jargon, Engage with Data, and Build Confidence

updated on icon Updated on Oct, 2025

language icon Language - English

person icon Peter Alkema

category icon Development ,Data Science,Generative AI

Lectures -100

Duration -5 hours

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Course Description

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, the power of effective communication often goes underappreciated, especially among engineers and technical professionals. But have you ever stopped to ponder the role public speaking plays in the grand scheme of innovation and industry leadership? It’s more crucial than you might think. Great ideas don’t implement themselves – they require a voice to bring them to life, champion their adoption, and navigate the complexities of stakeholder engagement. This course is designed with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that engineers face when communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Our team is comprised of seasoned communicators and engineers who’ve stood where you stand – on the brink of discovery, innovation, and the daunting task of rallying others behind complex technical projects. Drawing from decades of combined experience across various technical domains, we’ve designed a comprehensive course that goes beyond traditional public speaking tactics. Focusing specifically on the needs of the engineering and technical community, we aim to transform competent professionals into persuasive communicators and influential leaders in their respective fields.
Why is this course relevant today? In an era where technology drives social and economic change at an unprecedented pace, the ability to effectively articulate complex ideas and persuade diverse audiences is more than a skill – it's an essential part of the engineering toolkit. Whether you’re trying to secure funding, influence policy, lead a team, or simply make your work understood and appreciated, the ability to communicate effectively can be the difference between success and failure.
  • Engineers looking to improve their public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Technical professionals aiming to simplify complex jargon for general audiences.
  • Data scientists and analysts who want to effectively visualize and present data.
  • Engineering leaders and managers seeking to influence stakeholders and peers through public speaking.
  • Junior engineers and tech students aspiring to enhance their communication and presentation competencies.
  • Tech professionals transitioning into roles requiring regular technical presentations or pitches.

Goals

  • Identify barriers in technical communication to enhance clarity.
  • Translate jargon into accessible language for broader understanding.
  • Use analogies to explain complex concepts clearly.
  • Structure speeches for impactful technical presentations.
  • Craft persuasive openings for technical topics.
  • Reinforce key messages in strong conclusions.
  • Design charts for effective data visualization.
  • Tell engaging stories using data in presentations.
  • Adapt content for diverse audience technical levels.
  • Implement feedback mechanisms to assess understanding.
  • Utilize body language to support verbal messages.
  • Modulate voice to maintain audience engagement.
  • Prepare for and navigate Q&A sessions effectively.
  • Craft a persuasive technical proposal.
  • Enhance presentations with multimedia elements.
  • Build rapport with non-technical audiences.
  • Apply empathy in responding to audience feedback.
  • Overcome stage fright for confident public speaking.
  • Integrate interactive elements in technical talks.
  • Use EI to manage difficult conversations in presentations.

Prerequisites

  • There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
  • Basic understanding of common presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides).
  • Familiarity with basic principles of communication and presentation structure.
  • Comfort with conducting research to support presentation content.
Master Public Speaking for Engineers: Engage, Persuade, Lead

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Foundations of Public Speaking for Engineers

5 Lectures
  • play icon The Importance of Public Speaking for Technical Roles 03:12 03:12
  • play icon Understanding Your Audience’s Technical Background 02:50 02:50
  • play icon Speech Structuring for Clarity and Impact 03:28 03:28
  • play icon Crafting Your Opening: Setting the Stage for Technical Topics 03:53 03:53
  • play icon Concluding with Strength: Reinforcing Your Key Messages 03:13 03:13

Simplifying Technical Jargon

5 Lectures
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Storytelling with Data

5 Lectures
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Audience-Centered Design for Presentations

5 Lectures
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Mastering Non-Verbal Communication

5 Lectures
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Q&A Sessions

5 Lectures
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Crafting Persuasive Technical Proposals

5 Lectures
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Effective Use of Presentation Tools

5 Lectures
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Practicing Empathy in Technical Presentations

5 Lectures
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Confidence Building Techniques

5 Lectures
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Advanced Techniques in Engaging Technical Talks

5 Lectures
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Leadership and Influence Through Public Speaking

5 Lectures
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Hybrid and Remote Presentation Strategies

5 Lectures
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Feedback and Continuous Improvement

5 Lectures
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Emotional Intelligence in Presentations

5 Lectures
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Case Studies in Engineering Presentations

5 Lectures
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Preparing for High-Stakes Presentations

5 Lectures
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Navigating Cultural Differences in Presentations

5 Lectures
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The Future of Public Speaking for Engineers

5 Lectures
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Course Capstone

5 Lectures
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