Persuasive Speaking

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of persuasive speaking, discover strategies for audience analysis, and learn techniques to communicate clearly and confidently. Through engaging and dynamic activities, you will apply best practices and gain experience with delivery techniques for effective persuasion—ultimately expanding your personal impact through communications designed to convince, incite action, or enhance belief.

Who Attends

This course is designed for professionals who want to improve their ability to communicate and persuade others throughout their organization.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days

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September 17 - September 18, 2026

Class ID: 264340005

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9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 16 - November 17, 2026

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January 25 - January 26, 2027

Class ID: 274340001

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March 11 - March 12, 2027

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May 10 - May 11, 2027

Class ID: 274340003

Washington, DC

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September 16 - September 17, 2027

Class ID: 274340004

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November 15 - November 16, 2027

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8 AM - 4 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Analyze ways to be more persuasive when speaking in public
Analyze the use of effective rhetoric in persuasive communication
Plan to deliver persuasive communication in workplace situations
Use persuasive speech to influence others in the workplace

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Credits

CLP Credits: 16
CEU Credits: 1.3
PDUs: 14
NASBA Field(s) of Study and Credits: Personal Development (16 CPEs)
NASBA Level: Intermediate
FM MyLearn Number: L4919

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

None

Elective Courses

Business Analysis and Requirements Management Master Track
Project Management Master Track
Agile in Government Master Track
Program Management Certificate Program

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

None

Suggested

None

Course Activities

Course Topics

Persuasive Speaking Overview

Defining Persuasive Speaking
Characterizing Persuasive Speakers
Exploring the Psychology of Persuasion

Using Rhetoric to Enhance Persuasive Communications

Rhetorical Situations
Rhetorical Appeals

Preparing to Persuade

Developing Persuasive Communications
Cultivating Persuasive Confidence and Mindset

Capstone: Persuasive Communications

Preparing and Delivering Persuasive Communications

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Persuasive Speaking

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

Suggested

Course Activities

Course Topics

Related Courses and Products

Business Writing

Briefing and Presentation Skills

Communicating Strategically

Influencing Skills