Public Relations: Speak Effectively at Press Conferences (Udemy.com)
Public Relations: Develop the public speaking and media training skills you need to master this presentation format
Created by: TJ Walker
Last updated July 2024
What you will learn
- Speak effectively at a press conference
- Look good on TV
- Craft a speech and message points
- Create and deliver sound bites
- Answer questions effecitvely
How it compares
Against the other 392 rated Udemy courses in Communication Skills on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 22% of them
- Reviews180#315 of 393 by number of reviews
- Length0.9 hoursshorter than 85% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2024earlier than 64% of them
Course Description
Public Relations depends on speaking effectively to the news media. Imagine yourself speaking at a press conference with total confidence, and the media are there in full force capturing your messages and using your favorite sound bites. Wouldn't it be great to know that regardless of the questions asked, you can get your message across and the exact quotes you want in the final story.
In this How to Speak at a Press Conference Public Relations course, you will learn the following:
* How to look and sound your best on TV
* How to craft a statement as well as a media message
* How to answer reporters' questions strategically
* How to create and deliver sound bites
* How to get the exact quotes you wanted in the final story.
*How to practice high level Public Relations
This Public Relations course is delivered primarily through spoken lectures. Because the skill you are learning is speaking related, it only makes sense that you learn through speaking.
The skill you will learn in this public relations class is not primarily theoretical or academic. It is a skill that requires physical habits. That is why you will be asked to take part in numerous exercises where you record yourself speaking on video, and then watching yourself. Learning presentation skills is like learning how to ride a bicycle. You simply have to do it numerous times and work past the wobbling and falling off parts until you get it right.
This public relations course contains numerous video lectures plus several bonus books for your training library.
TJ Walker has been coaching and training people on their presentation and public relations skills for 30 years. Now, through the power of Udemy's online platform, he is able to give you the same high quality training that he gives in person to CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and Presidents of countries. Only you can now receive the training at a tiny fraction of the normal fee for in-person training.
How long this public relations course takes is up to you. The longest part of the course involves you speaking on video, critiquing yourself, and doing it over until you like it. But if you get to the point where you love how you look and sound when you present it will be well worth the time spent. And having this skill will save you time for all future media presentations in your life.
You can begin improving your media presentation and public relations skills right now. You may have an opportunity to speak out as soon as tomorrow, so why waste another day worried that your media presentation skills are not up to high standards. Enroll in this course today.
There is a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for this public relations course. And the instructor also provides an enhanced guarantee.
TJ Walker has more than 100,000 courses enrollments from more than 14,000 online students around the globe.
What others say:
“TJ Walker's single-minded devotion to presentation has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media." Bob Bowdon, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television
“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world." Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer
(TJ Walker's Media Training Worldwide) “The world's leading presentation and media training firm."Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
180 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 Malakkhanim on 8/18/2024
This was very informative course. I think I can use some knowledge I gained from this course in my daily life. Thanks
By Yashmit Rajput on 8/3/2024
This gave me an actual idea of how press conferences can be made better, in just a short amount of time I got to know everything basically.
By Amina Omoike on 9/10/2023
I really enjoyed the course. Even though my job as a media manager might not need me to actually speak at a press conference; it will definitely help me advise my clients
By Achouak yousfi on 1/26/2021
i'm really keeping everyy single advice and note in this videos in mind because i see that i didn't know this before and i think it will help me in the future
By David Friedland on 12/29/2020
The course was a good match.
By Spriha Ranjan on 9/26/2020
I have been enjoying the course till now.
By Mayar Taleb on 8/1/2020
It's very good but as you said nothing is perfect
By Stacy Ali on 7/11/2020
Being in the Corporate Affairs Department as a Corporate Affairs Administrator this course thus far is very relevant to what I am faced with in this field of work. I am very excited to continue!
By Nikhilkumar Lashkare on 4/24/2020
it was amazing course for me.
By Yash Jamble on 4/23/2020
It's too relevant & enjoyable studying
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Overall Score : 88 / 100












