CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 Months
TOTAL GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 132 HOURS
MODE: WEEKDAYS / WEEKENDS
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Certificate in Public Speaking and Communication Skills aims to develop confident, effective, and professional speakers who can communicate clearly in academic, workplace, and public environments while demonstrating strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Communicate confidently in public and professional settings.
- Structure and deliver clear and effective speeches.
- Use body language and voice modulation effectively.
- Handle spontaneous speaking situations with confidence.
- Demonstrate workplace communication and interview skills.
- Engage and influence audiences through structured speaking techniques.
MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION & CONFIDENCE BUILDING
DURATION: 12 Hours
Content
- Basics of communication
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Barriers to effective speaking
- Overcoming fear and stage anxiety
Practical Activities
- Self-introduction exercises
- Confidence-building drills
- Basic speech delivery practice
MODULE 2: SPEECH STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY TECHNIQUES
DURATION 18 Hours
Content
- Structure of effective speech
- Opening and closing techniques
- Voice modulation
- Clarity and articulation
Practical Activities
- Short speech writing
- 2–3 minute speech delivery
- Voice control exercises
MODULE 3: PRESENTATION SKILLS AND BODY LANGUAGE
DURATION 20 Hours
Content
- Importance of body language
- Eye contact techniques
- Gestures and posture
- Stage presence
Practical Activities
- Mock presentations
- Audience speaking practice
- Body language drills
MODULE 4: SPONTANEOUS SPEAKING SKILLS
DURATION: 12 Hours
Content
- Thinking while speaking
- Handling unexpected questions
- Improvisation techniques
Practical Activities
- On-the-spot speaking tasks
- Random topic speeches
- Group speaking exercises
MODULE 5: WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION AND INTERVIEW SKILLS
DURATION: 15 Hours
Content
- Professional communication standards
- Interview techniques
- Workplace etiquette
- Verbal professionalism
Practical Activities
- Mock interviews
- Role play exercises
- Workplace communication scenarios
MODULE 6: ADVANCED SPEAKING AND PERSUASION SKILLS
DURATION 15 Hours
Content
- Persuasive speaking techniques
- Storytelling methods
- Audience engagement strategies
- Motivational speaking basics
Practical Activities
- Extended speech delivery
- Storytelling presentations
- Group speaking activities
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
MID PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT (WEEK 6)
Weightage: 30%
- Self-introduction speech (3 minutes)
- Prepared short speech
- Confidence and body language evaluation
FINAL PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (END OF PROGRAMME)
Weightage: 40%
- 5–7 minute prepared speech
- Spontaneous speaking test
- Interview simulation
- Group presentation
FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION
Weightage: 30%
- Communication principles
- Speech structure theory
- Body language concepts
- Workplace communication basics
CAREER & APPLICATION AREAS
Graduates can apply skills in:
- Public speaking roles
- Teaching and training support
- Customer service and communication jobs
- Media and presentation roles
- Sales and marketing communication
- Leadership and team coordination roles
PROGRAMME HOURS
Component | Hours |
Teaching & Practical Sessions | 72 Hours |
Speaking Practice Activities | 40 Hours |
Assignments & Presentations | 20 Hours |
TOTAL PROGRAMME HOURS | 132 Hours |
ASSESSMENT GRADING CRITERIA
- 0 – 39: (Repeat Examination Required)
- 40 – 59: Pass
- 60 – 74: Merit
- 75 and Above: Distinction
Course Locations
Kandy Branch
337/1 Katugastota Road, Kandy
(Mawilmada Junction – 1st Floor, Pizza Hut Building)
Negombo Branch:
12, Thaladuwa First Lane, Negombo
(Behind the Negombo Central Bus Stand)