University of Calgary Continuing Education – Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking

BUS 265 – Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking is a 14-hour non-credit seminar offered by the University of Calgary Continuing Education. It provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for participants to face and conquer their fear of public speaking, or to grow skills they already have. Participants learn the who, what, why, when, and how of public speaking, including language, delivery, and visual aids. The course includes two in-class presentations and mindfulness and awareness techniques. Some homework between classes is required. Classes are held at the UCalgary Downtown Campus (906 8th Avenue SW) or Main Campus, and may also be offered online synchronously or in a hybrid format. The course is part of the Effective Communication for Leaders certificate program.

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Contact & location

906 8th Avenue SW, Downtown Campus, T2N 1N4

Open website

403-220-2866

conted@ucalgary.ca

Membership & sessions

Per-course registration fee (non-credit, no degree required). This course (BUS 265, 14 hours) is also a required component of the Effective Communication for Leaders certificate program (35 hours total, approximate program cost CAD $1,916). Registration is open to the public; no prior qualifications needed. Contact conted@ucalgary.ca or 403-220-2866 for current pricing and upcoming session dates.

Services: Public speaking seminar (BUS 265), In-class presentations practice, Mindfulness and anxiety management techniques, Effective Communication for Leaders certificate (optional pathway), Professional Certificate for Emerging Leaders (optional pathway)

Meeting schedule: Typically offered over one or two full days, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions are scheduled across multiple terms (check the course page for upcoming dates). Total course duration: 14 hours.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Instructor: Rebecca Walsh, communications and literature instructor with over 19 years of experience at post-secondary institutions in Calgary. Classroom number is posted in the student account after registration; check for room changes within 24 hours of class start.

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