Key Information
Tutor: Dr Helal Ahmed
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: Live (In-Person, South Kensington)
ECRI Credit (PGR only): 1 credit
Audience: Research Degree Students, MRes, Postdocs, Research Fellows
Dates
There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2026-27 will be available to book from late September.
Public speaking isn’t just about sharing information or expressing your thoughts—it’s also about speaking confidently to influence your audience’s emotions, actions, and attitudes. In this course, you will learn how to become a confident public speaker by overcoming your fears, projecting your voice, and articulating your words effectively to engage with your audience. You will also learn how great public speakers demonstrate confidence through body language.
This course is open to Research Degree Students, MRes, Postdocs & Research Fellows.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Employ techniques to overcome your fear(s) of public speaking
- Develop your voice projection
- Apply techniques to speak articulately
- Demonstrate confidence through body language
How to Book
Book via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On. Bookings will close one week before each live session.
Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s attendance & cancellation policy before booking.
Other Related ECRI Courses
If you are unable to attend Enhance your Confidence in Public Speaking, then there are other courses on presentation skills including Preparing for a Presentation and Present you Research. Please see Research Communication Programme.