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Strengthen your public speaking skills in this interactive course. Learn practical and proven strategies to communicate with confidence and clarity.
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Course Details
Course Name: Speak and Present with Confidence and Power
Course Code: BC0140IA27
Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Check-in time: 8:30 am)
Location: Holly House, 130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Directions & Map)
Format: Classroom course
Registration Fee: $375 per person
Rutgers Employee Discount Fee: $365 per person
Registration Closes: September 25, 2026
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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Course Overview
Public speaking is one of the most common fears people face. Yet, the most successful professionals share one critical skill: the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity. The good news? Public speaking is a skill you can develop.
Whether you’re a senior executive, business owner, manager, or simply looking to strengthen your presentation abilities, this course is designed for you.
What You’ll Gain
In this interactive session, you will learn practical, proven strategies to design compelling presentations, manage anxiety, and deliver with confidence—whether you’re speaking to a small group or a large audience.
Key Takeaways
- Build instant rapport with your audience by projecting confidence
- Apply 10 proven techniques to reduce nervousness and improve delivery
- Follow 8 essential steps to design, prepare, and structure effective presentations
- Use visual aids strategically to increase engagement and impact
- Develop a strong professional presence that resonates
- Craft powerful openings that capture attention from the start
- Understand nonverbal communication and what your audience perceives without words
- Avoid common presentation mistakes and deliver more polished, effective talks
Meet Your Instructor
John Eric Jacobsen
John Eric Jacobsen has consulted for more than 1,500 companies and our government and addressed more than 1,000,000 people in workshops and seminars throughout the United States.
Jacobsen is recognized as one of America’s preeminent, leading authorities in soft skills training. As a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and seminar leader, he addresses many people each year on topics such as Leadership, Surviving Change, Workplace Negativity, Customer Service, Stress Management, Emotional Control, Communication Mastery, and Time Management. Jacobsen is also the international author of two corporate top sellers: “Conversations on Customer Service & Sales,” and “Weapons of Mass Instruction.”
Continuing Education Credits
Speak and Present with Confidence and Power is approved for 0.3 Rutgers CEUs (3 Contact Hours) as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO): Pending
NJ Certified Municipal Financial Officer (CMFO): Pending
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): Pending
NJ Certified Tax Collector (CTC): Pending
NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). CE credits are pending.
NJ Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA): Pending
NJ Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC): Pending
Course Requirements and Policies
Meals
No meals will be provided at this course.
COVID-19 Policies for Face-to-Face Classes
Please visit our policies page for the latest information.
Pre-registration/Walk-Ins
Pre-registration is required. We’re sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials, or meals for walk-in registrants.
Location Changes
Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.
Email Requirement
A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.
- If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
- If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
- Your full name
- The shared email address that needs to be changed
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $35 cancellation fee applies for the Series. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about the Speak and Present with Confidence and Power course, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Program Coordinator: Olga Welsh
848-932-7315
ow31@njaes.rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
