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Communicate with impact.

Public Speaking Course

Public Speaking Course

Our practical Public Speaking course has been designed by expert presentation and communication trainers to help you deliver a speech with clarity and confidence.

You'll learn valuable skills to manage nerves, structure content and create a lasting impact with an audience. Learn the core skills of Public Speaking in our small, group courses through fun, engaging and eye-opening exercises.

Who this course is designed for

In our public speaking classes, you'll learn to addresses to larger audiences of 20+. If you are interested in developing skills for addressing smaller audiences like team meetings and client pitches then take a look at our Presentation Skills course.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Find your voice in front of a large audience and learn how to speak with clarity, confidence and lasting impact.

  • Build confidence speaking to larger audiences (20+ people)
  • Learn how to manage nerves before and during a speech
  • Develop a clearer, more engaging speaking style
  • Understand how to make your message memorable
  • Strengthen your ability to connect with an audience
  • Gain practical tools for professional, social or public speaking settings
  • Practise in a small, supportive group environment
  • Receive guidance from expert communication trainers
Speech Structure

Learn how to organise your ideas into a clear, compelling speech that is easy for an audience to follow.

Audience Connection

Explore techniques to engage larger audiences and keep them focused on your message.

Managing Nerves

Develop practical strategies to manage nerves and speak with greater calm, focus and control.

Vocal Clarity

Use voice exercises to improve clarity, pace, projection and confidence when speaking aloud.

Body Language

Explore how posture, gesture and physical presence can support your message and create authority.

Storytelling Skills

Learn how to use stories, examples and structure to make your speech more memorable and engaging.

Speaking Practice

Take part in practical speaking exercises designed to build confidence in front of the group.

Tutor Feedback

Receive constructive feedback from your trainer to help refine your delivery, content and personal speaking style.

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
31 Jul 2026
Fri
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
30 Sep 2026
Wed
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
20 Nov 2026
Fri
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
31
Jul
31 Jul 2026
£395.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
30
Sep
30 Sep 2026
£395.00
Day:Wed
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
20
Nov
20 Nov 2026
£395.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
"The course was brilliant! The tutor was superb, bursting with expertise, enthusiasm and energy.

The course was choc full of content, lots of things I'd been wondering about and loads to take away. A really positive learning experience."

Tom, Public Speaking

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
31 Jul 2026
Fri
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
30 Sep 2026
Wed
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
20 Nov 2026
Fri
10:00-16:00
1 day
Louise Fitzgerald
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£395.00
31
Jul
31 Jul 2026
£395.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
30
Sep
30 Sep 2026
£395.00
Day:Wed
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
20
Nov
20 Nov 2026
£395.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Louise Fitzgerald
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more places on the same course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Louise Fitzgerald
Louise Fitzgerald

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