Public Speaking and Engagement Catalogue

This is a 1 month (4 weeks) online professional proficiency programme designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence necessary for effective public engagement and impactful speaking. It combines theory, practical exercises, and real-world applications to ensure comprehensive learning and development.

Public speaking and engagement are fundamental to achieving success in personal, professional, and civic life. They empower individuals to express their ideas, influence others, and contribute positively to their communities.

Programme Objectives

1. To educate learners about how to influence people and make a lasting impact on them through public speaking and engagement

2. To produce graduates who would help themselves or others succeed in public speaking and engagement

3. To equip learners for future professional development and self-actualisation

4. To educate learners on the ability to cooperate with individuals, teams or groups  and institutions, in work or business situations, for a common goal

Teaching Target

The teaching target of the Public Speakig and Engagement (PSE) programme is to help learners to grasp the basic knowledge and skills needed to master the basic art of influencing people and making a lasting impact on them through public speaking and engagement and establish the foundation for personal and/or corporate success.

Modules

CODE MODULE CODE MODULES
PP5-001 Foundations of Public Speaking and Engagement RL00 GRIT
PP5-002 Advanced Techniques and Practical Applications
PP5-003 Real-World Applications and Specialized Skills
PP5-004 Mastery and Final Presentations

How we teach these courses and modules

This programe is taught and assessed entirely (100%) online.

We utilise the Flipped Classroom Model of Instruction, using the best available, cost-effective media (WhatsApp, Telegram, & YouTube).

  1. We assign pre-recorded lecture audios and videos and other resources as homework to be watched or engaged before class.
  2. Students make their own notes or jot down major points and may also consult materials outside of school resources for better understanding of lessons and to enrich their notes/jottings.
  3. We spend classroom time on valuable activities like review of lecture and/or other resources, discussions, Q & A, real-life applications, and projects.
  4. For each course, live interactive sessions hold as scheduled in the Programme’s Roadmap. Each session runs for about 45 minutes to 1 hour
  5. There are regular (weekly) academic webinars that support learning and career/business development
  6. Faculty-Student Forum (WhatsApp and Telegram) goes from 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday

Requirements for this programme

1. Interest in developing public speaking and engagement skills

2. Ability to read and write effectively in the English Language

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Programme Fee

  1. The Gambia: D6,320 (GMD)
  2. Nigeria: N100,290 (NGN)
  3. Other countries: $100 (USD)

Prospects after Taking this Programme

After taking this programme, a learner should be able to

  1. Manifest increased public speaking and engagement skills
  2. Land a new job or promotion, or enhance their CV
  3. Possess sharpened skills
  4. Attract a salary raise
  5. Start a public speaking and engagement services business or use your skills to support other projects or business/organisation
  6. Enhance their personal business or the operations of an existing business entity or their present work place
  7. Help society better or give back to society

Available Cohorts 

Before you begin your application, click here to decide on a cohort that is most suitable to your time and budget.

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