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Public Speaking for Technical People

This course is designed to help technical professionals become confident and effective public speakers. It covers how to prepare and structure presentations, communicate complex ideas clearly, and deliver with confidence using practical techniques for delivery, body language, and audience engagement.

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  • Instructor
    Rusty Williams
  • Level
    Beginner
  • Study time
    ~ 1 hour
  • Video time
    50 min
  • Lessons
    4

Certification included

Earn a certificate upon successful course completion to showcase your skills.

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About This Course

Target Audience

Prerequisites

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About This Course
Many technical professionals have deep expertise, but struggle to communicate their ideas clearly and confidently in front of others. This course is designed specifically to help technical staff and subject-matter experts become more effective and confident public speakers.

You will learn the fundamentals of effective communication, how to structure and prepare presentations, and how to adapt your message to different audiences, from executives to technical teams. The course covers practical guidance on using PowerPoint correctly, avoiding common presentation mistakes, and focusing on the message that truly matters.

In addition, you will develop skills in delivery, body language, audience engagement, and speaking with clarity and confidence. You will also learn how to reduce jargon, use examples effectively, and ensure your message is received, not just transmitted.

By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate complex topics more clearly, present with greater confidence, and significantly improve your impact in meetings, presentations, and professional speaking situations.
Target Audience
  • Technical professionals and engineers
  • Professionals with limited public speaking experience
  • Technical staff presenting to non-technical audiences
  • Professionals who need to communicate complex ideas clearly
  • Anyone looking to improve presentation clarity and confidence
Prerequisites
  • There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
  • It is suitable for technical professionals at all experience levels who want to improve their public speaking and presentation skills.
Course Suggestions
This course is the first module in a growing series on Leadership Courses. Stay tuned as we continue to expand the curriculum with hands-on, practical guidance tailored to utility professionals.

What you´ll learn

  • Understand why public speaking is challenging for technical professionals and how to overcome it

  • Structure presentations to communicate complex technical topics clearly

  • Adapt your message and presentation style to different audiences

  • Use PowerPoint effectively without overwhelming your audience

  • Apply proven delivery techniques, including body language and voice control

  • Improve confidence and impact in meetings, presentations, and public speaking settings

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    Resume anytime

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Course Content

Your Instructor

Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams

President and CEO of UTC

About the instructor

Rusty Williams is the President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) in which the UTC Academy resides. Rusty is an electrical engineer by training and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama. Rusty has been in the utility and technology industry for over 40 years and has had the opportunity to speak publicly many times to many audiences. Rusty understands the value in being able to effectively communicate and wants to impart his experience to help those that haven't had those opportunities.

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Earn a career certificate and PDH hours

  • How does it work?

    UTC provides Certificates of Completion for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for all education we provide. You must check the regulations in your state’s licensing agency to ensure you meet the requirements.

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    After completing the course - and passing a short quiz, if required - participants will earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and receive a certificate of completion or a career certificate, which can be downloaded directly from the course player or shared on platforms like LinkedIn.

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