Public Speaking and Presentations

Arizona State develops several kinds of speaking task rather than assuming one presentation format suits every occasion. Elevator pitches lead into informative, narrative and persuasive work. It suits beginners who want to choose a structure based on the purpose of a speech and the audience’s likely questions.

What you will learn

• Prepare a concise elevator pitch.
• Organize an informative presentation.
• Use storytelling and persuasion for different occasions.

Who this suits

Beginners developing speaking and presentation skills through varied practice tasks.

Before you enroll

Practice aloud and allow time to revise after feedback. A speaking technique needs to fit the audience, occasion and available time. Course completion is different from demonstrating the skill in a live setting, and improved confidence depends on practice rather than a promised immediate result.

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Put it into practice

Explain the same fictional project as a brief introduction and as an informative talk, then compare which details each audience needs.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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