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Public Speaking: How to Open & Close Like a Boss

You'll learn the most effective ways to open and close your presentations so your message leaves a lasting impression.

Created byAlex Lyon
4.5
(34 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Jun 13, 2025
Public Speaking: How to Open & Close Like a Boss

What You'll Learn

check_circleLearn the key elements of strong openings and closings
check_circleExplore multiple techniques for engaging intros and conclusions
check_circleFine-tune your delivery for greater impact and creativity
check_circleBoost confidence and leave a lasting impression on your audience

About This Course

Take your presentation skills to the next level with this focused course on how to open and close your public speaking presentations “like a boss.” Designed for those who already have some basic public speaking experience, this class zeroes in on two of the most critical—and memorable—parts of any speech: the beginning and the end. You’ll learn what makes a strong opening and closing, discover proven techniques, and gain expert tips to make your delivery more impactful and polished.

From capturing attention in the first few seconds to leaving a lasting impression, this course equips you with tools to elevate your confidence and creativity. Whether you’re preparing for business talks, keynotes, or academic presentations, you’ll walk away with techniques you can apply immediately.

Your Instructor

Alex Lyon
Alex Lyon

Professor, Speaker, Consultant

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For over 15 years, Alex (Ph.D.) has been teaching, writing, and speaking about communication and leadership. He is especially interested in equipping emerging leaders with the skills they need to lead their teams to the next level of excellence. He believes that good communication and leadership change lives. He also has a growing Youtube channel on the same topic. He teaches college full-time in the beautiful state of New York.

Credit Information

Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

Provincial regulators of CPAs in Canada do not require that independent providers of CPD be approved to offer courses. Instead, individual CPAs are responsible for assessing whether a CPD activity meets their requirements, and may take activities from any source provided those requirements are met.

Every course offered on LearnFormula is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, and advances learning objectives that are relevant to the responsibilities or professional competencies of Canadian CPAs. All activities on LearnFormula are quantifiable in terms of hours, and are also verifiable, in that users receive documented evidence of their attendance via a certificate of completion after finishing a course (and this certificate is stored by LearnFormula indefinitely). Nearly 100,000 Canadian CPAs successfully satisfy their CPD requirements via LearnFormula on an annual basis.

What Students Are Saying

4.5
Student's Choice
34 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

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