2026 Complete Public Speaking Masterclass For Every Occasion (Udemy.com)
TJ Walker's Incredibly Thorough and Comprehensive Public Speaking Course for Every Situation, Audience and Skill Level
Created by: TJ Walker
Last updated May 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 10,397 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in May 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a huge library of public speaking lessons from TJ Walker, a media trainer who first put courses online in 1998. It runs about 38 hours across 735 lectures and 29 sections, and the sections are split by situation: body language, verbal tics, video calls, teleprompters, panels, elevator pitches, fundraising and investor pitches. It was last updated in May 2026, and around 112,000 students have enrolled. The layout suits people who want to jump straight to the section that matches their next talk.
Reviewers like how easy the explanations are to follow and how quickly the tips can be put to use. One student was MC at a teenagers' bootcamp and used some of them the following week. One nervous speaker says it helped them see speaking as a skill that improves with practice. The complaints are consistent. Two reviewers mention repetition and obvious advice, and one thinks the content could be cut by half. Another hears two competing audio layers in the soundtrack, and one could not open some of the resources.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 10,000 reviews, it is well liked but not flawless. Roughly 1,100 reviewers gave three stars. Because it is so long, treat it as a reference to dip into rather than something to binge in a weekend. Plenty of sections, like the ones on kids or sales, will not apply to everyone. As a single paid course that covers most speaking situations, it is a solid pick. Someone who needs a quick fix for one talk will find it slow.
Pros
- Sections split by situation, so it is easy to jump to panels, conference calls or pitches
- Explanations are easy to follow and the tips can be used right away, reviewers say
- Covers niche settings like teleprompters, TEDx talks and investor pitches
- Updated as recently as May 2026, though it first launched in 2018
Cons
- Lots of repetition and obvious advice; one reviewer says it could be half as long
- About 38 hours is a big commitment for one skill, and many sections will not apply
- Some reviewers report layered, competing audio and resources they could not open
This course was an excellent learning experience and exceeded my expectations. The lessons were easy to follow, practical, and filled with useful techniques that can be applied immediately.
Listed for all levels. Beginners get a dedicated starter section, and the course asks for real speaking aloud, not just watching.
What you will learn
- Look comfortable, confident and relaxed in any speaking situation
- Speak in a clear and understandable manner
- Speak in a memorable way (this is the hardest for most people)
- Influence your Audience
- Know exactly what to do when speaking to any size audience on any occasion in any format
- Selling with Stories
- Virtual Sales Presentations
- Pitching Yourself
- Remote Selling
- Communicating to Drive Change
- Purpose driven leader
- How to Discuss a Raise or Promotion
- Speak at Every Occasion
Course content
29 sections · 735 lectures · 38 hours of video 24 quizzes, 1 practice test, 1 assignment, 10 articles
- 1Planning for Ultimate Public Speaking Success - The Fundamentals 8 free previews25 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.6 hours
- 2If You Are a Complete Beginner, You Can Start Here10 lectures · 31 min
- 3The Body Language of Public Speaking17 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 4Let's Get Rid of the Verbal Tics, Uh, Um, Err, Ya Know Right Now11 lectures · 21 min
- 5Public Speaking On Video18 lectures · 56 min
- 6Eliminate Your Fear of Public Speaking10 lectures · 47 min
- 7Never Be Boring in Conversation Again23 lectures · 1.5 hours
- 8Test your knowledge now to achieve your goals!1 quiz
- 9Public Speaking On Conference Calls (Doesn't seem like public speaking, but is)20 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 10PowerPoint Presentations Don't Have To Be Awful If You Follow These Techniques6 lectures · 25 min
- 11Storytelling Is the Public Speakers Best Friend14 lectures · 1 quiz · 20 min
- 12Drastically Reduce How Much Time You Have to Spend Preparing Your Speeches8 lectures · 27 min
- 13Public Speaking While Using a Teleprompter17 lectures · 37 min
- 14Become a Professional Speaker And Get Paid to Speak10 lectures · 57 min
- 15Speaking On Skype Video9 lectures · 33 min
- 16Speaking to Large Audiences - A Big Fear For Even Confident Speakers12 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 17Introducing Yourself -Speaking About Yourself Doesn't Have to Be Awkward6 lectures · 1 quiz · 27 min
- 18TED and TEDx Talks - You Can Deliver!9 lectures · 54 min
- 19Give a Winning Sales Presentation7 lectures · 17 min
- 20Public Speaking for Kids10 lectures · 33 min
- 21Becoming a Motivational Speaker16 lectures · 35 min
- 22For People Who HATE Public Speaking8 lectures · 14 min
- 23How To Look Like You Never Have to Read a Script or Teleprompter6 lectures · 29 min
- 24Public Speaking With a Team - Team Presentations18 lectures · 39 min
- 25Public Speaking On Panels17 lectures · 43 min
- 26Speaking on the Elevator - Deliver a Great Elevator Pitch17 lectures · 41 min
- 27Public Speaking Emergencies!15 lectures · 28 min
- 28Speaking to Raise Money - Fundraising Presentations24 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 29Public Speaking to Investors - Investor Pitches4 lectures · 5 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- People who want to improve their speaking skills, no matter their current speaking abilities
- Beginning speakers who want to become competent at speaking
- Intermediate speakers who want to become Advanced speakers
- Advanced speakers who want to become world class speakers
- Anyone who wants access to the world's largest and most comprehensive online course on public speaking
- Purpose Driven Leaders
- Big Picture Thinking CEOs
- Sales Management
What you need before you start
- A willingness to speak out loud and not simply read or watch videos about speaking
- A willingness to try things outside of your comfort zone in order to learn new speaking skills
- A desire to improve skills involving Selling with Stories, Pitching Yourself, Remote Selling, and Communicating to Drive Change
How it compares
Against the other 392 rated Udemy courses in Communication Skills on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 22% of them
- Reviews10,397#32 of 393 by number of reviews
- Length38 hourslonger than 99% of them
- Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 78% of them
Course Description
Facts about this course Public Speaking Course
* This is the Udemy Best-Selling course for Public Speaking
* Highest Rated Udemy Public Speaking course
* More lectures (550) than any other Public speaking course
* More comprehensive content than any other public speaking course (nearly twice as long-31 hours!-as any other Udemy Public speaking course)
Public Speaking - You can come across as comfortable, confident, and relaxed when public speaking--even when facing tough questions or a crisis! Imagine knowing that you are going to deliver the exact message you want in every presentation. Careers are made and lost by both good and bad presentation performances. Why risk even one more day when you could be asked to speak to an audience without knowing how public speaking works?
For more than 30 years, TJ Walker has conducted media training for Presidents of countries, Prime Ministers, and CEOs of publicly-traded companies on how to give public presentations effectively. Now, you can learn from the same insights at a fraction of the cost. You will learn every aspect of public speaking including how to look your best on camera (and not let it add 20 pounds to your body). You will master the art of messaging, answering questions, and most importantly, how to package and deliver your message to your audience. After completing this course, you will know how to get the exact message you want to be remembered by your audience. Enroll in the 2025 Complete Public Speaking Masterclass today. There is a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for this public speaking course. And the instructor also provides an enhanced guarantee.
Message from the instructor:
"I put every ounce of experience and insight I've learned from 30 years of conducting public speaking training courses all over the world into this course. Rather than give you a slick ad copy on this description page, I thought I'd just turn things over to the Udemy Students who have taken this course. Please see what they have to say about why this is the best selling and most highly rated public speaking course and then decide if this is the right course for you." TJ Walker
What do students say about media training expert, TJ Walker?
"Oh my goodness. This is already the best public speaking course I've ever taken. I'm very excited to continue!" Christine Arella
“If you only have time/money for one public speaking class, this needs to be it! TJ Walker, a proven media and public speaking expert have way over-delivered in his Complete Public Speaking Masterclass For Every Occasion. I like how there's a comprehensive curriculum, but you can just hop around to the sections that apply to you. Not EVERY section is going to apply, but with 550 videos (the max on Udemy) you can't go wrong buying this course. Each section is also in easy-to-watch chunks.” Stephanie Mojica, Udemy student
"If you like TJ Walker's style, this is the perfect course, extremely comprehensive, covering many different subjects and speaking situations." Sven Hendrix
"I took this course to help me make my work presentations more interesting. I was stunned at how much content was available! There are lessons and helpful hints on every conceivable public speaking situation. It was like having a personal coach. TJ, the instructor, is very personable and interesting and each topic is mercifully short, even though there are a lot. I was able to spend a few minutes a day at lunch or during a break and I could complete a module. I was able to start putting the course material to work immediately and already felt my presentations were more engaging after the first lecture. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who is giving presentations, even if it's just meetings in your office." Lisa Heller
"Brilliant!!! I have gained a wealth of applicable knowledge and insights from TJ, just got through the first part of this course and will be studying through several times over and continuing on! It’s incredibly important to me that as an aspiring life &motivational coach, I’m coming across as conversational to my audience as if they are someone I’m coaching personally~ sharing messages that are relevant, engaging, and to the point without rambling lol! I’m grateful for what a ginormous gift it is having access to this level of coaching from TJ!!! Highly recommend!" Jennifer LaGuardia
"Hello guys, don't go any further than this. I think this course is a masterpiece. TJ is a very experienced instructor, and he has a way of explaining things, that for me, is incomparable to other so-called public speaking experts on this platform. Thanks, TJ for this amazing course. Highly recommended." Udemy Student Stefano Buiaroni
"TJ is very easy to listen to. I find myself smiling and laughing quite often. I love his energy and he seems to be extremely competent. This course is unbelievably comprehensive. I have never seen a course even attempting what he is trying to do with this course." Udemy Student Daniel Nelson
"This is by far the best public speaking course I have ever attended. TJ Walker knows the subject. Explanations are clear and understandable. Lots of tips from a professional public speaker who has many years of experience. Also, the teacher is very engaging - if I had no other responsibilities, I guess I would have watched the course all night long. Highly recommend!" Udemy student Diana
"Best public speaking Course ever Without any doubt this course is the best course about public speaking on the internet I said that as a professional public speaking trainer and coach with more than 300 seminars and years of experience I hope all people join this course and enjoy! Thank you TJ for your Great Course" Payam Bahrampoor
"I'm absolutely blown away. The author is very clearly not just a theoretician but a great speaker himself. I'm often finding myself smiling to the screen and it's a real pleasure to go through this course which is just packed with invaluable and precise information." Aleksander Majewski
"This is one the best public speaking resource you'll probably ever find. I cannot imagine anything as comprehensive as taking this 30-hour course." Jake Senn
"TJ Walker has been teaching public speaking to top-level professionals for decades. He's polished, engaging, and obviously passionate and super-knowledgeable about the subject. I don't think you'll find more comprehensive, better expertise and video coaching for public speaking anywhere on the planet!" Mike Ososki
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
10,397 Reviews
TJ Walker
TJ Walker is a globally acclaimed expert in online education and training, widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular coaches in presentation and personal development skills. An early pioneer in the online education world, Walker first published online courses in 1998. With over 12 million student enrollments in more than 250 courses across 100+ educational platforms, he has established himself as a leading figure in online learning. His unique approach integrates three essential components:
Comprehensive, Real-World Content: Each course is meticulously designed with in-depth, practical insights drawn from Walker’s extensive experience with real-world clients, ensuring relevance and actionable value.
Live Weekly Support: Walker hosts a weekly, hour-long office session in a dedicated student Facebook support group, offering personalized guidance and real-time answers to students' questions.
24/7 AI-Powered Assistance: Walker provides a fully interactive video-based AI clone at TJWalkerAI, available around the clock in over 32 languages, allowing students to receive instant answers and support whenever they need it.
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Reviews
By Simon Wells on 7/29/2026
To be honest I think this course will benefit people more who are under 35 years old, because they still have time to build themselves enough to be able to put these teachings into successful practice for themselves, and the younger you are the more you will be able to position yourself better in the long term. Although the course offers so much to young would-be public speakers, if you are over 40 forget it.
By Angela Sutherland on 4/13/2026
I remember that I should tell a story when giving a talk as it relates to your audience more and they are more likely to remember the point. Also practicing in front of my phone video camera is helping to see how I come across to the audience and I can start to work on what I don’t like.
By Kara Boyer on 1/20/2026
the soundtrack seems to have two audio layers, they are competing with each other and are hard to listen to. otherwise content is great!
By Azwihangwisi E Mudau on 10/27/2025
This course assists students on how to feel confident when doing presentation. Also helps on how to prepare before presenting and how to get rid of anxiety. More above all the body language also plays an important role when standing in front of multitude people or giving out presentations So far with few slide that I’ve seen or went through, confidence in me has been built.
By Timothy Murphy on 6/11/2024
Though there was a repetitive use of the same examples during multiple sections, this course was very informative on proper ways to tackle most situations. One of the best was actually showing the angles, utilizing books, and having your daughter "interrupt" in a live environment to hammer home the points.
By Akshaay Ashok on 2/3/2023
Yes, it was a good experience and the speaker was explaining even the rare and unexpected and few minute aspects of public speaking along with his career learnings. Though a major part was good there are problems with audio clarity in few videos and lighting was also extra in few videos. Overall had a memorable learning experience through this course.
By Ajaay Ashok on 2/3/2023
Yes,definitely!Overall travelling in this course was wonderful experience and got to know about lot of minute techniques involved in Public Speaking.Some of the topics was explained in detail and it was easily understood by all.
By Anonymized User on 5/27/2022
This course has been instrumental in boosting my confidence in public speaking and presenting in meetings. TJ's perspective helped me gain insight into better understanding that I need to focus on the message (and up to the 5 points) that I want communicate. The hardest part was not the feedback from friends, but from viewing my recordings. I was able to overcome and better understand how to communicate and get the message across to my audience. I will continue to come back to this series for further improvement. I will eventually upload my video (for your review TJ) with the expectations of further improving my speeches. Thank you for this great course!
By Cat Pesino on 11/22/2020
Interesting so far
By Arjun Vyas on 11/22/2020
Well, I like some real facts to be implemented such as "Ask them what they remember from you", "Work on recording and improve one area at a time".
I am on the way and haven't covered half but i made my golden notes.
Thank you TJ, great work. keep it up.
By Kantai Nabaala on 11/15/2020
this course is simple and awesome
By Lalitsharma on 11/15/2020
looks like...its the 1st 10 minutes video i had watched...so looks like i have joined the right course. let's see what's in there for me in the future...i am excited!
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