56 spots available for a limited time only
Become confident and overcome stage fright!
This 6-week course will be held at EUR campus Woudestein and will start on the week of November 4th, see time slots in the form below.
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This 6-week course will be held at EUR campus Woudestein and will start on the week of November 4th, see time slots in the form below.
Do you want to develop your public speaking skills and become more confident when presenting your ideas? Don't let nervousness hold you back any longer, learn how to captivate your audience and make a bold statement.
Did you know that public speaking is one of the top skills employers look for when hiring? And, a study by the European School of Management and Technology found that students who receive training in public speaking are 2.5 times more likely to secure a job after graduation.
Designed for beginners, this 6-week program will give you the tools you need to become a confident communicator. This course is ideal for people with zero to limited experience with public speaking (and no, presenting in front of your peers on your tutorials doesn't count as experience😉).
You'll meet your instructor and establish a comfortable group. Apply key principles of improvisational public speaking and BIO feedback.
In this session, you will learn to center your body language (gestures, facial expression, movements, posture) and how to express it freely.
Reflect on own use of voice and apply adequate vocal projection and vocal tools (pause, pitch, stress, volume, pace, emotions) to your own speech.
Structure: the key to a memorable speech. You will learn the concepts of ethos, pathos and logos, and how to apply them to your speech.
You will learn how to get attention, lead and interact with the audience.
It will be time to prepare and face one last challenge: the honor of being one of the main speakers at our public event: EURxTalks
Discover what our past students have to say about the impact of the Public Speaking Fundamentals course.
Whether they were seeking to overcome stage fright or simply wanted to improve their speaking abilities, they found it all and more in our 6-week course. Check their stories and get inspired to join the ranks of the confident and competent public speakers!
I think the course was very well structured, we practiced and got motivated. There was feedback to improve our skills and great examples. In a safe environment everyone could practice and learn from each other as well.
I loved working on improvisation, since it helped me to get out of my head, relax and enjoy the moment. I also loved the exercises outside, mindfulness and body exercises. It made us feel like we can think out of the box, yet be who we really are.
8 weeks ago I didn't think I could learn to enjoy public speaking, but yesterday I prooved myself wrong! Thanks to the Erasmus Public Speaking Academy I got the skills and the confidence to give a TEDx-talk for a big audience.
Erasmus University Rotterdam students and recent alumni can enjoy the Public Speaking Fundamentals course for free, thanks to the support of the Community for Learning and Innovation at Erasmus University Rotterdam. To secure your spot, a small deposit fee of 20€ is required during registration. Learn more about it here.
Get 100% free access with a commitment boost! A small deposit of 20€ secures your spot and is refunded upon successful completion.
Devote 4 hours a week, including 1 hour for prep and 2.5 hours for training, to complete the course and achieve success.
Showcasing your new skills to future employers with a badge in EduBadges, the official extracurricular certification platform from EUR.
Discover the talented trainers who will be leading you through the journey of mastering public speaking. They are not only great speakers themselves, but also skilled trainers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with you. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to reach your full potential!
Fridays at 15h00
Kousar is a freelance IT Consultant. His love for public speaking comes from the fact that speeches can shape history. He believes everyone can become a great public speaker, and wants to embark on this journey with those who want to unlock this skill.
Wednesdays at 18h00
Albi has moderated events and delivered coherent briefings, and in doing so, has stood in front of a wide range of diverse audiences. Drawing on his experience as a performer, he will teach you the fundamentals of body language, voice inflection, and content in order to communicate a message in a clear and concise manner. He wants to ensure that you will get what you personally need as a speaker to connect with your listeners on a deeper level. His goal is to help you feel confident and comfortable when speaking in front of others, whether it be in a professional setting or a social gathering.
Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 16h30
Mewis is truly interested in anything psychology and communication. He can passionately share his thoughts, but is out there to discover. You can come to him for your daily dose of sarcastic smalltalk, but transitions smoothly to sincere advice. He tries to become an (even) better person by not shying away from difficult conversations and trying hard things. He encourages you to do the same!
Thursdays at 18h00
Anna is a fresh graduate of IBCoM, a freelance scriptwriter and a longtime member of the WILDe Theatre student association. Teaching fellow students theatre and improv in a variety of improv productions, plays and workshops, she is always excited to spread the love for theatre in a variety of context. Guiding others towards opening up and honing their creative skills, on and off the stage, Anna has experience guiding both experienced improv actors and complete beginners to breaching their comfort zone.
Thursdays at 17h00
Matt is an educational consultant and trainer working for Risbo, Erasmus University as well as the founder of LifeVersity. He has a master's degree in the psychology of human learning and performance and believes that understanding the basic principles of learning can lead to immense benefits personally, academically, and professionally. Matt has a passion for learning and teaching and is excited to bring you on the journey to discover how learning can be more effective and even fun.
Small parts of some sessions might be recorded, or screenshots of the zoom calls might be taken for communication, education and/or marketing purposes.
Sadly, all spots are gone.
