Communication Jean Malo – L'Art de Prendre la Parole en Public

Founded in 1982 and based in Sherbrooke, Québec, Communication Jean Malo is a public speaking school operating province-wide. Now owned by Janick Anctil since 2009, it offers the flagship course 'L'art de prendre la parole en public' (The Art of Public Speaking), designed to help participants of all ages and backgrounds become more effective, confident, and at-ease speakers. Classes are strictly limited to 6 participants for personalized coaching, with 80% practical exercises and 20% theory. The school also offers private coaching, workplace communication training, speaker services, event facilitation, and room rental. Accredited by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT).

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Contact & location

1751 Rue Richardson, H3K 1G6

Open website

819-821-2230

janick@janickanctil.com

Membership & sessions

No membership model – enrolment is per session. Flagship course: CAD $1,608.50 (taxes included) for the 4-day integral format; CAD $1,378.55 for the 3-day weekend format. Early-bird discount: CAD $1,508.50 when paid 8 weeks before the session start. Payment plans available in 2, 3, or 4 instalments (Interac only). Group discount: CAD $400 off the second registration from the same organization, couple, or family. Student pricing available on request. Workplace group training (minimum 4 participants) is offered at a custom quote.

Services: Public speaking course – L'art de prendre la parole en public (4-day integral or 3-day weekend forma, Workplace communication training – La communication efficace et productive en milieu de travail, Private coaching (individual oral communication coaching with Janick Anctil), Speaker / conference services (Janick Anctil as keynote speaker), Event facilitation and animation services, Social media writing workshop – Rédiger des publications remarquées et crédibles sur les réseaux soc, Video capsules (online learning resources), Audio book on public speaking, Room rental

Membership: 1608.5 CAD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 15 to 20 sessions per year across various cities in Québec. Two formats available: (1) Integral session – 4 days, one day per week over 4 weeks (typically weekdays, 9h–16h); (2) Weekend format – 3 days, one Saturday every two weeks (9h–16h). Session dates are posted on the website at least 4 months in advance. Cities served include Sherbrooke, Québec City, Montréal, Rive-Sud de Montréal, Rive-Nord de Montréal, Drummondville, Trois-Rivières, Granby, and others across Québec.

Languages: French

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Accredited by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT). School originally founded by Jean Malo in 1982 in Sherbrooke; acquired by Janick Anctil on June 4, 2009. Over 40 years of operation. Toll-free phone: 1-888-921-2230. Facebook page: facebook.com/communicationjeanmalo. LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/communication-jean-malo-inc.

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