Public Speaking Courses in Sydney
Public speaking that gets results
Build confidence, influence others, and communicate with impact. Learn skills and techniques you'll use professionally and in everyday conversations.
The Sydney Comedy School has helped thousands of people become more confident communicators. Our practical approach focuses on real-world speaking situations, helping you communicate with greater clarity, presence and confidence.
Public Speaking Course Location: Surry Hills, near Central Station
Price: Early Bird $240 · Standard $295 · Last-Minute $345
2026 Dates: 14 November
2027 Dates: 16 January, 27 March, 29 May, 31 July, 18 September, 13 November
For exact times, venue details and current availability, visit the course booking page here.
Build confidence. Grow your influence. Get ahead.
Develop the confidence and communication skills that help you stand out, unlock new opportunities and advance your career.
Our public speaking courses are designed for people who want practical ways to become more confident, engaging and effective when speaking in front of others.
You’ll learn techniques that can be used in presentations, meetings, interviews, speeches, pitches and everyday conversations.
What You’ll Learn
Our public speaking training focuses on the skills that make people want to listen to you.
You’ll learn how to:
Deliver presentations with greater confidence
Speak more clearly and naturally
Improve your stage presence and body language
Capture and hold your audience’s attention
Tell stronger, more engaging stories
Think on your feet under pressure
Structure presentations and speeches more clearly
Handle questions, meetings and conversations with confidence
Public Speaking Course
A Practical Course to Become a More Confident Communicator
Perfect if you're looking to communicate with confidence, influence others and think on your feet.
In this course you'll:
Deliver presentations with greater confidence
Learn to think on your feet under pressure
Speak more clearly, naturally and confidently
Capture and hold your audience's attention
Handle questions, meetings and conversations with confidence
Timings: One full day, 9:30am–3:00pm, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Beginners are welcome.
How We Teach Public Speaking
Our training is practical rather than theoretical.
You’ll spend time speaking, trying different techniques and receiving useful feedback, rather than simply listening to someone talk about public speaking.
The focus is on real situations: presenting to a room, speaking in meetings, responding under pressure, telling stories, holding attention and communicating ideas clearly.
Our goal is to help you become a more confident, engaging and natural communicator — without turning you into a rehearsed or overly polished presenter.
Learn from Dave Crisante
All public speaking courses are designed by Dave Crisante.
Dave is an award-winning comedian, founder of The Sydney Comedy School and The Speaking Lab, and a former ABC and SBS journalist.
He has trained thousands of professionals, researchers and leaders to become more confident communicators, and has delivered workshops for organisations including Microsoft, Canva, LinkedIn, CSIRO, Adobe and Black Dog Institute. Public Speaking Course Sydney _…
Drawing on a career spanning journalism, speechwriting, comedy and corporate communication, Dave specialises in helping people become more confident, engaging and influential when they speak.
Learn from Dave Crisante
All public speaking courses are designed by Dave Crisante.
Dave is an award-winning comedian, founder of The Sydney Comedy School and The Speaking Lab, and a former ABC and SBS journalist.
He has trained thousands of professionals, researchers and leaders to become more confident communicators, and has delivered workshops for organisations including Microsoft, Canva, LinkedIn, CSIRO, Adobe and Black Dog Institute. Public Speaking Course Sydney _…
Drawing on a career spanning journalism, speechwriting, comedy and corporate communication, Dave specialises in helping people become more confident, engaging and influential when they speak.
What Students Say
“David's public speaking course provided me with the structure and tips I needed to deliver talks and lead meetings with more confidence and clarity.”
— Nicole Kennedy
“This public speaking course was very practical & provided some great tools to put into practice. It was a really safe space to improve communication skills, confidence & presence whilst speaking in public.”
— Sandi Murray
“If you think this is something you can learn by watching a YouTube video, then think again! The session was packed with super practical and immediately applicable tips.”
— Yann Camprasse
Other Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking
Looking for regular practice? Join The Speaking Lab.
Prefer personalised support? Book 1:1 Public Speaking Coaching.
Looking for public speaking and communication training for your team? Explore our Corporate Workshops.
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