Bauer College Executive Development – Presentation Skills Training

A one-day, practice-oriented public speaking and presentation skills training course offered by the C. T. Bauer College of Business Executive Development program at the University of Houston. Participants receive a basic and practical background on the principles of public speaking, gain hands-on experience with various speech types, and are recorded on camera and critiqued on their delivery. The course is designed for business professionals and executives seeking to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings.

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

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Contact & location

4250 Martin Luther King Blvd, Melcher Hall, The University of Houston, 77204-6021

Open website

713-743-8476

akdawoodi@bauer.uh.edu

Membership & sessions

Open enrollment course with a per-session fee of $1,420 USD. No ongoing membership required — participants register and pay per course session. The course can also count toward the Executive Leadership Certificate (4 courses required; certificate priced at $3,995). For enrollment inquiries, contact Adina Dawoodi at akdawoodi@bauer.uh.edu or 713-743-8476.

Services: Public speaking training, On-camera presentation exercises, Delivery critique and feedback, Executive Leadership Certificate (optional, 4-course bundle)

Membership: 1420 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: One-day sessions offered multiple times per year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Sessions run 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Upcoming dates: April 17, 2026; July 17, 2026; November 4, 2026.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

This course is part of the Bauer Executive Development open enrollment portfolio. It is instructed by Marianne Gooch (DynaComm LLC), a business communication coach with 35+ years of experience. The course can be applied toward the Executive Leadership Certificate by completing any 4 of 5 qualifying courses. Corporate/custom training options are also available through Bauer Executive Development.

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