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Public Speaking and Confidence Program for Children

Our practical Public Speaking & Confidence Program helps children aged 7–17 overcome shyness, communicate effectively, think critically, and become confident future leaders.

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Is Your Child Struggling With Any of These?

✓ Afraid to speak in front of classmates?

✓ Too shy to answer questions?

✓ Lacks confidence around adults?

✓ Speaks too softly?

✓ Gets nervous during presentations?

✓ Finds it difficult to express ideas clearly?

✓ Has amazing ideas but lacks the confidence to share them?

If you answered YES to any of these, your child is not alone.

The good news is... Confidence is a skill—not a personality trait. And like every skill, it can be developed.

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Why Over 200 Parents Trust SkillBoost With Their Children's Future

Expert-Led Training + Mentorship

The instructors are experts and industry leaders who can truly help you master public speaking.

Public Speaking Opportunities

As part of our coaching program, you will have the opportunity to speak in front of a live audience. You will also receive constructive feedback, targeted suggestions for improvement, and professional recommendations to help refine your presentation skills.

Free Worksheets and Presentation Templates

Two professionally designed, easy-to-use worksheets and presentation templates to help you plan and prepare your presentations anytime.

100% Practical Training

This coaching program is designed to hold you by the hand and show you all the tools, trick and techniques practically. You will learn all these by DEMONSTRATION. No theory.

Skills You'll Learn

In this course, You’ll unlock the secrets of powerful public speaking and captivating presentations that leave lasting impressions and command attention every time you step on stage.

Learning Objectives:

  1. What is Public Speaking?
  2. Why Great Speakers Win in Life
  3. Building Self-Confidence
  4. Understanding Fear
  5. How to Overcome Stage Fright

Practical Activities:

  • Ice Breakers
  • Every child introduces themselves for 30 seconds.
  • “My Superpower”
  • Each child speaks about something they love.
  • Mirror Speaking Exercise
  • Speaking while smiling.
  • Confidence Walk
  • Walking confidently onto a stage.
  • Voice Exercise
  • Speaking loudly and clearly.

Homework:

Introduce yourself to three new people.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Voice Projection

  2. Speaking Clearly

  3. Speaking Slowly

  4. Using Facial Expressions

  5. Eye Contact

  6. Posture

  7. Hand Gestures

  8. Movement on Stage

Practical Activities:

  • Tongue Twisters
  • Reading Aloud
  • Voice Projection Competition
  • Eye Contact Exercise
  • Gesture Practice
  • Record-and-Review Exercise

Homework:

Practice reading a newspaper aloud for 10 minutes.

Learning Objectives:

  1. What Makes Stories Interesting
  2. Beginning
  3. Middle
  4. Ending
  5. Creating Emotion
  6. Using Imagination
  7. Adding Humor
  8. Speaking Naturally

Practical Activities:

1. Tell a Story About:

  • Your Best Friend
  • Your Family
  • Your School
  • Your Favorite Cartoon

2. Picture Story Challenge

3. Each child creates a story from a random picture.

Homework:

Prepare a 2-minute story.

Learning Objectives:

  1. How to Organize a Speech
  2. Opening
  3. Body
  4. Conclusion
  5. Powerful Openings
  6. Strong Endings
  7. Speaking Without Reading

Practical Activities:

1. Write a Speech:

  • “My Dream”
  • “My Country”
  • “My School”
  • “My Future Career”

2. Each child delivers a 2-minute speech.

Homework:

Improve your speech.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Impromptu Speaking

  2. Thinking Quickly

  3. Organizing Ideas Fast

  4. Confidence Under Pressure

Practical Activities:

Random Topic Challenge

1. Speak for one minute.

Examples

  • If I Were President
  • If Animals Could Talk
  • My Favorite Food
  • If I Could Fly

2. Mystery Box Challenge

3. Children pick random objects and speak about them.

Homework:

Practice speaking for one minute on five random topics.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Difference Between Debate and Speech

  2. Agreeing Respectfully

  3. Supporting Your Opinion

  4. Listening Skills

  5. Persuasion

Debate Topics:

  • Homework Should Be Banned
  • Should Children Have Mobile Phones?
  • School Uniform is Good
  • Should Video Games Be Limited?

Practical Activities:

  • Mini Debate Competition
  • Team Speaking

Homework:

Prepare arguments for another debate.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Speaking Like a Leader

  2. Giving Instructions

  3. Motivating Others

  4. Problem Solving

  5. Team Communication

  6. Respect

  7. Confidence

Practical Activities:

  • Group Leadership Challenge

  • Each child leads a team activity.

  • Problem Solving Presentation

  • Leadership Role Play

Homework:

Observe a leader and describe why they inspire you.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Presenting Projects
  2. Using Visual Aids
  3. Explaining Ideas Clearly
  4. Keeping an Audience Interested
  5. Question & Answer Skills

Practical Activities:

  • Present Your Favorite Animal
  • Present Your Favorite Country
  • Present Your Invention
  • Present Your Hobby
  • Questions from classmates

Homework:

Prepare your graduation speech.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Speaking Before a Camera
  2. Interview Skills
  3. Podcast Speaking
  4. Television Presentation
  5. News Reading
  6. Confidence on Video

Practical Activities:

  • TV Presenter Challenge

  • News Anchor Exercise

  • Camera Interview

  • Podcast Recording

  • One-minute motivational video

Homework:

Practice your final speech.

  1. Morning Speech Rehearsals
  2. Final Coaching
  3. Confidence Exercises

Every child delivers a 3–5 minute speech.

Suggested Topics

  • The Future I Want
  • My Biggest Dream
  • Kindness Changes the World
  • Why Reading Matters
  • If I Could Change Nigeria
  • My Hero
  • Technology and My Future
  • Why Every Child Should Believe in Themselves

Judging Criteria

  • Confidence (20%)
  • Voice Clarity (15%)
  • Eye Contact (10%)
  • Body Language (10%)
  • Speech Organization (15%)
  • Creativity (10%)
  • Audience Engagement (10%)
  • Delivery (10%)

Every day begins with:

  1. Breathing exercises
  2. Voice projection drills
  3. Tongue twisters
  4. Confidence affirmations
  5. Stretching
  6. Smile practice
  7. Eye contact drills.

Our Public Speaking Course doesn’t just teach you, it gives you real opportunities to speak in front of a live audience. You’ll receive expert feedback, pinpointed improvement tips, and professional recommendations that fast-track your growth as a powerful, persuasive speaker.

In this first week, you’ll learn how to overcome apprehension and establish a strong, authentic presence.
Learning Objectives:

  1. Introduction to public speaking
  2. Understanding your audience
  3. Overcoming stage fright and nervousness
  4. Building confidence through practical exercises
  5. Developing the mindset of an effective speaker

Deliver a 2-minute self-introduction speech and receive personalized feedback on confidence, posture, and voice.

In this second week, you’ll learn how to build logical flow and keep your audience captivated.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Planning and organizing a speech
  2. Writing engaging introductions and strong conclusions
  3. Voice projection, tone, pace, and pronunciation
  4. Eliminating filler words and improving clarity
  5. Speaking with confidence and authenticity.

Prepare and present a 3–5 minute speech using a clear structure, focusing on vocal delivery and speech organization.

In this third week, you’ll learn how to enhance your message with visual aids and delivering with personal flair.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Using eye contact effectively
  2. Confident posture and purposeful gestures
  3. Facial expressions and non-verbal communication
  4. Capturing and maintaining audience attention
  5. Interactive speaking techniques and storytelling.

Deliver a storytelling presentation while applying effective body language, eye contact, gestures, and audience engagement techniques.

In this fourth week, you’ll learn the process of mastering impromptu speaking, handling tough questions, and creating a path for ongoing development.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Delivering business and professional presentations
  2. Persuasive speaking techniques
  3. Presenting ideas with confidence
  4. Handling questions and audience feedback
  5. Speaking in meetings, interviews, and public events.

Present a persuasive speech or business pitch, followed by a live Q&A session to practice handling audience questions confidently.

In this fifth week, you’ll learn the process of mastering impromptu speaking, handling tough questions, and creating a path for ongoing development.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Impromptu speaking exercises
  2. Individual speech presentations
  3. Constructive feedback and performance improvement
  4. Refining delivery and presentation style
  5. Final presentation and certificate assessment.
  6.  

Deliver a polished 5–7 minute final presentation that demonstrates the skills learned throughout the course and receive a comprehensive performance evaluation.

Our Public Speaking Course doesn’t just teach you, it gives you real opportunities to speak in front of a live audience. You’ll receive expert feedback, pinpointed improvement tips, and professional recommendations that fast-track your growth as a powerful, persuasive speaker.

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Training Details

No need to quit your job or school, you can enhance your professional and earning potential with our weekday, weekend and online sessions.

Lagos Physical Training

  • SkillBoost Limited: 19, Afolabi Obe Street (Opposite Watchman Charismatic Church), Ori-Oke Bus Stop, Ikotun-Egbe Road, Ejigbo Lagos.
  • Start Date: 4th August 2026
  • Day Time: Tues & Thurs 10:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Port Harcourt Physical Training

  • SkillBoost Limited: Fonte House, 1 Temple Ejekwu Close, First Artillery Junction, Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
  • Training Date: 4th August 2026
  • Day Time: Tues & Thurs 10:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Instructor-Led Live Online Training

  • Join our Instructor-Led Online Training and never miss a session—every class is recorded, giving busy professionals and business owners the flexibility to learn, grow, and achieve results on their own schedule.
  • Start Date: 8th July 2026
  • Time: Every Tue. & Thur. 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Partner With Us

  • Do You Run a School or NGO? Partner With Us to Empower the Next Generation of Confident Speakers.
  • Start Date: 4th August 2026.
  • Day Time: Tues & Thurs 10:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Training Details

No need to quit your job or school, you can enhance your professional and earning potential with our weekday, weekend and online sessions.

Port Harcourt Physical Training Centre

SkillBoost Limited: Fonte House, 1 Temple Ejekwu Close, First Artillery Junction, Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Start Date (Weekday Batch): 19th January 2026.

Time: 10AM - 1PM (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Duration: 2 Days

Ibadan Physical Training Centre

SkillBoost Limited: 4, Obe Street, Beside BOVAS Filling Station, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Start Date (Weekday Batch): 19th January 2026.

Time: 10AM - 1PM (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Duration: 2 Days

Instructor-Led Live Online Training

Join our 10-Week Instructor-Led Online Training and never miss a session—every class is recorded, giving busy professionals and business owners the flexibility to learn, grow, and achieve results on their own schedule.

Training Start Date: 19th January (7PM- 9PM)

Time and Days: Mon, Wed. & Fri

Duration: 2 Days

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If you complete the training, apply the skills, and do not get a Job within 3 - 6 Months, we’ll refund every fee—no questions asked. The only risk? Missing out on a life-changing opportunity. Enroll now and start building your future!

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Learn from experienced mentors dedicated to helping you gain practical skills, build confidence, and succeed in your tech journey.

Earn a certificate that sets you apart

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With SkillBoost, you don’t just learn, you gain proof of your expertise through our certificate that reflects real, industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We’re happy to work with you on a payment plan. If you’d like to speak with a member of staff about possible payment options, you may reach us at 07030163486 via WhatsApp.

People prefer Skillboost over others because our trainings are:

  1. Experts Led: Some of our trainers and Mentors work with some of the biggest Tech Companies in the World (Google, Facebook, etc)
  2. Projects-Based Training: We build our students confidence with in-depth live projects.
  3. Job Recommendation: We connect our students to top employers within and outside Nigeria.
  4. We offer FREE Career Guidance and mentoring.
  5. FREE Access to Support & Jobs Community.
  6. Recognized Certificate: Our certificates are recognized globally.
  7. Flexible Timing (In-Class, Online & Weekend.
  8. Flexible Payment Plan

Anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills can benefit from a public speaking course. This includes professionals, students, business leaders, and anyone interested in enhancing their communication abilities.

  1. Communication and Presentation Skills.
  2. Speech Preparation and Organization
  3. Body Language
  4. Impromptu Speaking
  5. Overcoming Anxiety and more.

Our classes are on a rolling basis. It’s not like schools when you can only start in April. Call us on 07030163486 and we will fill you in on all the details.

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