Public Speaking with Canva from Coursera

By the end of this project, you will explore Public Speaking using Canva to create a structure for an efficient speech to present your projects or ideas.

You’ll be able to explore models and structure to feel confident in your public speaking competence and implement those skills in your life during dissertations, while pitching to your clients or while performing a TED talk, why not.

Public speaking has traditionally meant the act of speaking face to face to a live audience but today includes any form of speaking to an audience, including pre-recorded speech delivered over great distance by means of technology.

Nowadays public speaking has been transformed by newly available technology such as videoconferencing, multimedia presentations, and other nontraditional forms, but the essentials remain the same. Being used for many different purposes, usually it crosses teaching, persuasion or entertaining, there are different approaches and techniques related on how to master public speaking.

Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create visual contents such as social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents...The users can create their own graphic or choose from many templates ready to use. The platform is free to use with optional paid subscriptions for additional functionality.

This guided project is for students, graphic designers, or the general public who are familiar with Canva and want to explore its tools to create a speech structure while improving their knowledge on public speaking.

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By the end of this project, you will explore Public Speaking using Canva to create a structure for an efficient speech to present your projects or ideas. You’ll be able to explore models and structure to feel confident in your public speaking competence and implement those skills in your life during dissertations, while pitching to your clients or while performing a TED talk, why not. Public speaking has traditionally meant the act of speaking face to face to a live audience but today includes any form of speaking to an audience, including pre-recorded speech delivered over great distance by means of technology. Nowadays public speaking has been transformed by newly available technology such as videoconferencing, multimedia presentations, and other nontraditional forms, but the essentials remain the same. Being used for many different purposes, usually it crosses teaching, persuasion or entertaining, there are different approaches and techniques related on how to master public speaking. Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create visual contents such as social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents...The users can create their own graphic or choose from many templates ready to use. The platform is free to use with optional paid subscriptions for additional functionality. This guided project is for students, graphic designers, or the general public who are familiar with Canva and want to explore its tools to create a speech structure while improving their knowledge on public speaking.

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Teaches public speaking fundamentals, which is standard for presentations

Uses Canva, which is a widely used graphic design platform

Helps students develop their speech structure, which is useful for organizing presentations

Suitable for students, graphic designers, or the general public who are familiar with Canva, which indicates a broad audience appeal

Taught by Martina Cipolletti, who is not recognized as an expert in the field of public speaking

Requires students to be familiar with Canva before taking the course

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Public Speaking with Canva with these activities:

Seek Guidance from a Public Speaking Expert

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Connect with an experienced public speaker to gain personalized mentorship, guidance, and support.

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Identify potential mentors through networking or online platforms
Reach out and express your interest in mentorship

Review Canva

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Review Canva's features and functionalities to refresh your knowledge and ensure you're comfortable using the platform before delving into the course.

Browse courses on Canva

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Visit Canva's website or open the app
Explore the different templates and tools available
Create a sample design to familiarize yourself with the interface

Review Public Speaking for Success

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Complement your learning with insights from an authoritative book on public speaking, expanding your knowledge and refining your skills.

View THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of the book
Read and take notes on key concepts and techniques

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Public Speaking Fundamentals Tutorial

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Reinforce your understanding of public speaking basics by following a guided tutorial that covers essential concepts and techniques.

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Search for a reputable online tutorial on public speaking
Watch the tutorial and take notes on key points
Practice implementing the techniques discussed in the tutorial

Peer Feedback Session

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Engage with peers to exchange feedback on your speech structure and delivery, fostering improvement and growth.

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Find a peer to practice with
Deliver your speech to your peer
Receive constructive feedback

Develop a Speech Structure Outline

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Create a detailed outline for a speech, ensuring it includes a clear introduction, supporting points, and a conclusion.

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Define your topic and purpose
Research and gather relevant information
Organize your ideas into a logical structure
Develop a strong opening and conclusion

Practice Speech Delivery

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Rehearse delivering your speech to improve your confidence and fluency.

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Set up a recording device
Practice delivering your speech aloud
Review the recording and identify areas for improvement

Design a Visual Presentation Using Canva

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Create a visually appealing presentation to accompany your speech, utilizing Canva's design tools.

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Choose a Canva template or start from scratch
Incorporate relevant images, graphs, and text
Customize the design to align with your speech content

Participate in a Speech Contest

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Challenge yourself and demonstrate your public speaking abilities by participating in a speech contest, gaining valuable experience and feedback.

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Research and identify suitable speech contests
Prepare and practice your speech thoroughly
Attend the contest and deliver your speech

Career center

Learners who complete Public Speaking with Canva will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Public relations manager

Public relations managers plan and execute public relations campaigns to promote a company's image and build relationships with the public. This course can help public relations managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with the public, including writing press releases, giving speeches, and using social media. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations and other marketing materials.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing managers develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote a company's products or services. This course can help marketing managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with customers, including writing marketing copy, giving presentations, and using social media. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing marketing materials.

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Communications Manager

Communications managers oversee all aspects of a company's communications, including public relations, marketing, and advertising. This course can help communications managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the media. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing communications materials.

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Speechwriter

Speechwriters write speeches for politicians, executives, and other public figures. This course can help speechwriters develop the skills they need to write effective speeches that are clear, concise, and persuasive. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing speech slides.

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Event Planner

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Teacher

Teachers educate students in a variety of subjects, including English, math, science, and social studies. This course can help teachers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with students and parents, as well as give presentations to share their knowledge. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing lesson plans and other teaching materials.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice and guidance to businesses and organizations. This course can help consultants develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with clients, as well as give presentations to share their findings. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations and other marketing materials.

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit managers oversee all aspects of a nonprofit organization, including fundraising, programming, and marketing. This course can help nonprofit managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with donors, volunteers, and the community. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing fundraising materials and other marketing materials.

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Sales Manager

Sales managers oversee a team of sales representatives and are responsible for achieving sales goals. This course can help sales managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with their team and customers, as well as give presentations to promote their products or services. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing sales materials.

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Customer Service Manager

Customer service managers oversee a team of customer service representatives and are responsible for ensuring that customers are satisfied with their experience. This course can help customer service managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with customers and employees, as well as give presentations to share their findings. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing customer service materials.

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Human Resources Manager

Human resources managers oversee all aspects of a company's human resources department, including recruiting, hiring, and training. This course can help human resources managers develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with employees and management, as well as give presentations to share their findings. It can also help them learn how to use Canva to create visually appealing human resources materials.

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IT Manager

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Financial Manager

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Operations Manager

Operations managers oversee all aspects of a company's operations, including production, logistics, and quality control. This course may be useful for operations managers who need to develop their public speaking skills to give presentations to clients or employees, or to communicate effectively with their team.

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Administrative Assistant

Administrative assistants provide administrative and clerical support to managers and other professionals. This course may be useful for administrative assistants who need to develop their public speaking skills to give presentations or to communicate effectively with clients or colleagues.

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