Collegio – Cursuri Public Speaking și Dicție

Overview

Collegio – Cursuri Public Speaking și Dicție is Romania's first Modern Communication Academy, founded in Bucharest by Mihai Crăciun, a media professional and communication trainer with over a decade of experience in public speaking, diction, radio, and television. The academy goes beyond traditional presentation-skills courses, blending theory (roughly 30%) with hands-on practice (roughly 70%) to help participants master every dimension of communication — from voice and diction to strategic messaging, media presence, and leadership. The atmosphere is described by alumni as relaxed, open, and highly encouraging, making it a space where anxiety is transformed into genuine confidence.

Best For

• Entrepreneurs, managers, and freelancers who need to present ideas clearly and persuasively in professional settings
• Content creators, podcasters, media professionals, and aspiring public speakers seeking to sharpen their on-camera or on-stage presence
• Anyone experiencing communication anxiety or speech challenges (diction, rhythm, articulation) who wants structured, personalised coaching

Meeting Format

• Mode: Hybrid — group courses are held exclusively in-person in Bucharest; private/individual sessions are available both in-person and online
• Frequency: Private sessions are weekly (one session per week); group courses run as intensive weekend formats (historically across multiple weekends)
• Duration: Private sessions last 60 minutes each; group intensive weekends span approximately 12 interactive hours across two days
• Group size: 12–15 participants for group courses; 1-on-1 for private and mentoring sessions

Typical Session Flow

1. Arrival & warm-up — Participants settle in; the trainer introduces the day's objectives and sets a relaxed, open tone
2. Theory & demonstration — A concise theoretical segment covering the session's focus (e.g., voice projection, discourse structure, eye contact, nonverbal language) — approximately 20–30% of session time
3. Applied practice exercises — The majority of time is devoted to live exercises: speeches, role-plays, diction drills, breathing and articulation work, or situational communication scenarios
4. Real-time feedback & personalised next steps — Each participant receives constructive, practical feedback from the trainer; group course participants receive a dedicated 5–10 minute individual feedback slot at the end of the second day

Language And Speaking Level

• Languages used: Romanian
• Recommended level: All levels welcome — courses are explicitly designed for both beginners and more advanced communicators
• Beginner friendly: Yes — the academy actively addresses communication anxiety and introversion, and the curriculum is adapted to each participant's starting point and personal goals

Membership And Costs

• Trial policy: A satisfaction guarantee is offered for private sessions: if the first session does not deliver value, a full refund is provided, no questions asked
• Membership fee: No membership model. Courses are purchased individually. The flagship private diction and communication programme consists of 10 individual sessions at a total cost of 800 EUR
• Extra costs: Pricing for group courses (Module I: Public Speaking & Stage Presence; Module II: Advanced Nonverbal & Paraverbal) is available on request via the website contact form; no additional materials costs are publicly specified

Venue And Accessibility

• Address context: Group courses and in-person private sessions are held at Str. Schitu Măgureanu nr. 27–33, Bucharest — a central location in Sector 5, close to Cișmigiu Park and the University of Bucharest campus area
• Transit/parking: The Schitu Măgureanu street is well connected to central Bucharest; multiple bus lines serve the area and the location is within walking distance of several metro-accessible points in the city centre. Street parking is available in the surrounding area
• Accessibility: Not publicly specified

Joining Steps

1. Register via the website — Complete the online contact/registration form on the Collegio website to express interest in the desired course (private or group); you will be contacted promptly with enrolment and billing details
2. Prepare your goals — No prior preparation is required; it is helpful to reflect on your specific communication challenges or objectives so the trainer can personalise the programme from the first session
3. First visit — Expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment; the trainer will assess your current communication style and tailor the session content to your needs and comfort level

Community Notes

• The learning environment is consistently described by participants as relaxed, open, and professionally structured, with a strong emphasis on active experimentation rather than passive listening
• Feedback is real-time, constructive, and personalised — trainers are noted for being engaged and delivering actionable guidance rather than generic critique
• Group courses foster peer learning and networking among professionals from diverse industries; introverts are explicitly welcomed and supported
• The academy collaborates with guest mentors from media, business, and academia, enriching the learning experience beyond a single trainer's perspective
• Collegio positions itself as a holistic communication development journey, covering nine disciplines including rhetoric, negotiation, assertive communication, design thinking, and leadership — making it suitable for long-term skill building, not just one-off workshops

Last Verified

• Date: 2026-05-26