Griffith College Dublin – Effective Public Speaking Course

The Effective Public Speaking course at Griffith College Dublin is a practical two-day short course delivered by the Griffith College Professional Academy. Designed for professionals who may be called upon to make presentations or host conferences, it uses techniques drawn from professional theatre and performance to build confidence, authority, and communication skills. Topics covered include relaxation, body language, vocal techniques, speech structure, and preparation for interviews or presentations. The course leads to a Griffith College award and is open to all – no prior qualifications are needed.

Online practice in Dublin

In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from Dublin

Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.

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Contact & location

South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08V04N

Open website

+353 1 415 0400

professionalacademy@griffith.ie

Membership & sessions

Single course fee of EUR 590.00 per intake. Open entry – no prior qualifications required. Enrol directly through Griffith College Professional Academy. Leads to a Griffith College award (Certificate of Attendance). Fees are due in full prior to course commencement.

Services: Public speaking coaching, Presentation skills training, Vocal technique workshops, Body language training, Interview preparation, Griffith College Certificate of Attendance

Membership: 590 EUR / yearly

Meeting schedule: Two-day part-time course running Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Upcoming 2025 dates: 29 November and 6 December. Multiple intakes per year (spring, autumn, winter).

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

The course is delivered at Griffith College's main Dublin campus on South Circular Road, Dublin 8. It is run in association with the Russell Academy (tutor: Ann Russell). Multiple intakes are offered throughout the year. The course does not sit on the national qualifications framework but leads to a Griffith College award.

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