Guides · Singapore, 2026
Public Speaking Courses in Singapore, Compared
Ten public speaking courses in Singapore compared on format, hours, published fee and funding, with a plain note wherever a provider does not publish a fact.
01 · Introduction
The best public speaking course in Singapore depends on how you want to practise and who is paying. For a nervous beginner who wants weekly practice in a small class, Public Speaking Academy’s nine-lesson programme (S$688) fits. For the lowest fee after government funding, NTUC LearningHub’s one-day WSQ course costs S$156 to S$236 including GST for eligible Singaporeans and PRs. For senior leaders, SMU Academy’s Clearly Speak is taught by a former Auditor-General. For a team that presents to clients and management, an in-house course such as HighSpark’s fits better than a public class.
This guide is for professionals choosing a course for themselves and for HR and L&D teams booking for a group. It compares ten providers on course, format, duration, published fee, stated funding and trade-offs. Every fact was checked on the provider’s own page on 20 Oct 2026, and the sources are listed at the foot of the page.
Working on your nerves before you book? Start with our guide to overcoming the fear of public speaking.
HighSpark, the company publishing this guide, is one of the ten providers. No provider paid to appear. A provider was included if its own website lists a public speaking, or speaking and presenting, course for adults in Singapore. Providers are listed alphabetically, with HighSpark last and labelled as the publisher. British Council Singapore, which appears in searches for this topic, is not profiled because its course page could not be opened on 20 Oct 2026. Where a fact was not published, the guide says so instead of guessing.
03 · Key takeaways
Key takeaways
- There is no single best course. Weekly classes (Public Speaking Academy) suit beginners, one-day funded courses (NTUC LearningHub, SMU Academy, ASK Training) suit busy professionals, and in-house courses (HighSpark, Speech Academy Asia) suit teams.
- Published fees run from S$436 including GST for a one-day course before funding (NTUC LearningHub) to S$2,534.25 for two days (Dale Carnegie). Speech Academy Asia and ThinkStorySpeak publish no fee.
- Funding attaches to a course code and to you. NTUC LearningHub, Hustle, SMU Academy, Speak Sell Succeed and HighSpark’s public workshop state a SkillsFuture course code or subsidy on their own pages. ASK Training and Dale Carnegie state UTAP only.
- Practice time per person is the best predictor of progress, and it varies widely. SMU Academy’s page says there is no individual practice for every participant, while Dale Carnegie lists up to seven filmed talks each.
- To choose, decide on cadence (weekly or intensive), who pays, and whether you need business presentation skills or general confidence. Then ask for the class size, the trainer’s name and the fee after funding in writing.
02 · Quick picks
The short answer, by situation.
Six common situations and the course whose published details fit each one best. Fees and funding depend on the course and on you, so read the profile before you book.
Best for nervous beginners
Public Speaking Academy
Nine weekly two-hour lessons in classes of up to 12, so you practise often without a one-day crunch. S$688, with no GST or extra fees stated.
Best funded option
NTUC LearningHub
One-day WSQ course listed at S$436 including GST, or S$156 to S$236 after funding for eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs. SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP can reduce it further.
Lowest out-of-pocket cost
Speak Sell Succeed
S$650 for 16 hours, stated as “From SGD 75 after SkillsFuture Credits & UTAP”. Runs as two days, eight weekday evenings or four Saturdays.
Best for executives
SMU Academy
Clearly Speak is a one-day course for leaders, taught by Prof Lim Soo Ping, former Auditor-General of Singapore. S$1,308 including GST before funding.
Most practice in a short course
Dale Carnegie Singapore
Two days with up to seven filmed presentations and one-to-one coaching, per its page. The highest published fee here, at S$2,534.25 including GST.
Best for teams
HighSpark (publisher)
In-house course for one team of 8 to 20, one or two days, in person or virtual. Individuals can join its public Business Presentation Delivery workshop instead.
04 · Definition
What a public speaking course covers (and what it does not)
A public speaking course teaches you to speak to a group with control: managing nerves, using your voice and body, structuring what you say, and handling questions. Most courses in Singapore are built around practice. You speak, get feedback from a trainer and your classmates, and speak again, often on camera.
Courses differ in three ways that matter to a buyer. Cadence: weekly classes spread practice over several weeks, while one- and two-day workshops compress it. Audience: some courses serve anyone who wants to speak with confidence, others are built for business presentations to clients and management, and one (NTUC LearningHub’s) also covers hosting. Funding: only courses with an approved SkillsFuture course code attract the course fee subsidy, and SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP apply only where the provider states they do.
A public speaking course is not the same as presentation skills training, which adds the storyline and the slides, or one-to-one coaching for a single high-stakes talk. If the real problem is what goes on the slides, our comparison of presentation training providers in Singapore covers that market.
05 · How we evaluated
Six questions we asked of every course.
We asked the same six questions of each course, because these are what decide whether you leave able to speak better, not just having attended.
Facts for each course were checked against the provider’s own course page on 20 Oct 2026. Course codes are shown as each provider states them; the SkillsFuture directory could not be opened automatically that day. “Not published” means we did not find the fact, not that it does not exist. Source links are at the foot of the page.
- 01
Practice per person
How often does each learner stand up, speak and get feedback? Class size and filmed practice matter more than slides.
- 02
Trainer named
Is the person teaching named, and is their experience stated, or is it “one of our trainers”?
- 03
Format and cadence
Weekly classes, one or two intensive days, in person or online, public class or in-house.
- 04
Published fee
Is a fee published, and does it say whether GST is included and whether it is before or after funding?
- 05
Funding stated
A SkillsFuture course code or subsidy, SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP, or none, as the provider states it.
- 06
Audience fit
Beginners, executives, hosts and emcees, or teams presenting at work. The same course rarely suits all four.
No course wins on all six. A funded one-day class and a nine-week programme solve different problems, so the table below helps you match your situation to a course rather than naming one winner.
06 · Comparison table
Ten courses, side by side.
No scores or star ratings of our own. Fees are as each provider publishes them on 20 Oct 2026; “before funding” and “after funding” follow the provider’s wording.
| Provider | Course | Format | Duration | Published fee (Oct 2026) | Funding stated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Training | Speaking and Presenting with Confidence | Public class, in person | 1 day | S$708.50 incl. 9% GST | UTAP claimable; no SkillsFuture subsidy stated | A practice-heavy single day, employer or UTAP paid |
| Dale Carnegie Singapore | High Impact Presentations | Public class, in person | 2 days | S$2,534.25 incl. 9% GST | UTAP approved; no SkillsFuture code stated | Experienced presenters with a company budget |
| Hustle Academy | Public Speaking for Professionals | Public class, in person (Somerset); weekday and weekend intakes | 15.5 hours (2 days) | S$844.75 incl. GST before subsidy; from S$302.25 after 70% subsidy | TGS-2021008699 (stated); SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP, PSEA | A longer funded course at a low net fee |
| NTUC LearningHub | WSQ Hosting and Speaking with Confidence | Public class, physical; online class code also listed | 8 hours (1 day) | S$436 incl. GST; S$156 to S$236 after funding for eligible SC and PR | TGS-2024042005 (stated); SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP | The lowest funded fee; also covers hosting |
| Public Speaking Academy | World Champion Certification Programme | Weekly group classes, max 12 | 9 lessons of 2 hours | S$688; no GST or other fees, per its page | Not stated | Nervous beginners who want weekly practice |
| SMU Academy | Clearly Speak | Public class, in person | 1 day | S$1,308 incl. GST; as low as S$152.40 after maximum funding | SkillsFuture funding stated (70% plus MCES or ETSS); SkillsFuture Credit | Senior leaders who want a university course |
| Speak Sell Succeed | Presentation Skills & Public Speaking | Public class, in person, 6 to 18 learners | 16 hours (2 days, 8 evenings or 4 Saturdays) | S$650 (GST basis not stated); from S$75 after SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP | TGS-2025053982 (stated); SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP | The lowest out-of-pocket cost |
| Speech Academy Asia | Public Speaking Course for Adults | Group course, 1-day workshop, multi-session, 1:1, in-house | Depends on format | Not published (quote on enquiry) | Not stated | Choosing between formats with one provider |
| ThinkStorySpeak | Public Speaking & Presentation Skills | Training plus personalised coaching | Not published | Not published | Not stated | Coaching before one high-stakes talk or pitch |
| HighSparkPublisher | Public Speaking (in-house) and Business Presentation Delivery (public) | In-house for teams of 8 to 20, in person or virtual; public workshop virtual | In-house 1 or 2 days; public 9 hours | Public S$559 excl. GST (S$609 incl.) before subsidy; in-house quoted, about S$6,000 to S$10,000 a full day | Public workshop: TGS-2026061293 (stated), up to 70% subsidy. In-house course: no Singapore funding | Teams who present to clients and management |
Funding status changes and depends on the course code, your citizenship, age and employer. Confirm the fee after funding with the provider or on the MySkillsFuture portal before you pay. “Not published” and “not stated” mean we did not find the fact on 20 Oct 2026.
07 · Provider profiles
The ten, in full.
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One practice-heavy day
ASK Training
ASK Training is a leadership and management training provider whose one-day Speaking and Presenting with Confidence course is aimed at professionals who present to groups regularly. Each participant gives a mock presentation, and the trainer gives feedback on voice and body language through video playback. The course is listed at S$708.50 including GST and as UTAP claimable.
- Course
- Speaking and Presenting with Confidence (ASKSPC)
- Format
- Public class, in person (venue listed as a hotel); corporate runs offered separately
- Duration
- 1 day, 9am to 5pm; next dates listed in October 2026 and January 2027
- Published price
- S$708.50 including 9% GST
- Funding stated
- UTAP claimable. No SkillsFuture subsidy or course code stated on the page
- Trainer
- Not named on the course page
- Best suited for
- Professionals who want one day of structured practice with video feedback. Learners whose employer pays, or NTUC members using UTAP.
- Trade-off
- With no SkillsFuture subsidy stated, eligible Singaporeans may pay less for a funded one-day course elsewhere.
Filmed practice, corporate budget
Dale Carnegie Singapore
Dale Carnegie’s Singapore office does not list a course called public speaking; its closest public course is High Impact Presentations, a two-day in-person programme. Participants give up to seven filmed presentations to a live audience, with one-to-one coaching, according to the course page. It is the most expensive published option in this guide, and it is UTAP-approved rather than SkillsFuture-funded on its page.
- Course
- High Impact Presentations
- Format
- In person, public class; dates listed for 30 to 31 Jul and 29 to 30 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 2 consecutive days, 9am to 5pm
- Published price
- S$2,534.25 including 9% GST
- Funding stated
- NTUC UTAP approved. No SkillsFuture course code stated on the page
- Trainer
- Not named on the course page
- Best suited for
- Experienced professionals who present to clients and leadership and want heavy filmed practice. Companies paying the full fee.
- Trade-off
- At S$2,534.25 for two days it costs about four times Speak Sell Succeed’s two-day course, and no SkillsFuture course fee subsidy is stated.
Longer funded course
Hustle Academy
Hustle is a training brand of Biz IQ Institute, and its Public Speaking for Professionals course is delivered by Hustle Academy under course code TGS-2021008699, as stated on its page. The course runs 15.5 hours over two days, with weekday and weekend intakes, and is open to beginners and people who already present. Its pricing table shows the lowest net fee we found for a course of this length.
- Course
- Public Speaking for Professionals (course code TGS-2021008699, as stated)
- Format
- Public class, in person; weekday and weekend intakes; centres at Somerset and Redhill
- Duration
- 15.5 hours over 2 days
- Published price
- S$775, or S$844.75 with GST, before subsidy; S$302.25 nett at the 70% subsidy tier
- Funding stated
- Course fee subsidy of 70% or 50% depending on citizenship and age; SkillsFuture Credit (aged 25 and above), UTAP and PSEA
- Trainer
- Not named on the course page
- Best suited for
- Singapore Citizens and PRs who want two full days of practice at a funded fee. People who need a weekend intake.
- Trade-off
- The trainer is not named on the page, so ask who will teach your intake. The same course is also sold under the Biz IQ Academy brand, so compare both listings before you book.
Lowest funded fee
NTUC LearningHub
NTUC LearningHub’s WSQ Hosting and Speaking with Confidence is an eight-hour course for people who want to speak and present with more confidence, and it also covers hosting, so its audience includes educators and event organisers. It is assessed by a written assessment and case study, and leads to a WSQ Statement of Attainment. Its fee table shows the lowest published fee after funding in this guide.
- Course
- WSQ Hosting and Speaking with Confidence (HSWC; course code TGS-2024042005, as stated)
- Format
- Physical class, trainer to trainee ratio 1:20; the page also lists a live online class under the same code
- Duration
- 8 hours (1 day)
- Published price
- S$436 including GST in full. After funding: S$236 for Singapore Citizens aged 39 and below and PRs; S$156 for Citizens aged 40 and above, or SME-sponsored learners
- Funding stated
- SkillsFuture funding; SkillsFuture Credit; UTAP up to 50%, capped at S$250 a year; PSEA to be checked per listing
- Trainer
- Not named on the course page
- Best suited for
- Singapore Citizens and PRs who want an affordable, certified one-day course. People who host events as well as present.
- Trade-off
- With up to 20 learners per trainer in one day, individual speaking time is limited, and no schedule was listed on 20 Oct 2026.
Weekly classes, champion-designed
Public Speaking Academy
Public Speaking Academy was founded in 2009, and its founder Darren Tay won the 2016 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Its adult course, the World Champion Certification Programme, runs as nine weekly two-hour lessons in classes of up to 12, so practice is spread over about two months. The page publishes one all-in fee and states no registration fee, material fee or GST.
- Course
- World Champion Certification Programme (public speaking classes for adults)
- Format
- Weekly group classes, maximum 12 students; corporate and 1:1 options listed elsewhere on its site
- Duration
- 9 weekly lessons of 2 hours (about 2 months)
- Published price
- S$688 for the full programme; “no registration fee, no material fee, no GST”
- Funding stated
- Not stated on the course page
- Trainer
- Programme designed by Darren Tay; classes taught by trainers the academy selects
- Best suited for
- Beginners and working professionals who want steady weekly practice in a small class. People who value a method built by a world champion speaker.
- Trade-off
- No funding is stated, so the S$688 is paid in full, and the trainer for a given class is not named in advance.
For senior leaders
SMU Academy
SMU Academy, the continuing education arm of Singapore Management University, does not list a course called public speaking; its closest is Clearly Speak, a one-day course on effective speaking for corporate leaders, professionals and executives. It is taught by Prof Lim Soo Ping, former Auditor-General of Singapore. The page is candid that there is no individual practice and coaching for every participant; speaking exercises are voluntary.
- Course
- Clearly Speak: A Course on Effective Speaking for Corporate Leaders, Professionals and Executives
- Format
- Public class, in person; next run 6 Nov 2026, marked fully subscribed
- Duration
- 1 full day (weekday)
- Published price
- S$1,308 including GST; S$392.40 after 70% funding for Citizens under 40 and PRs; as low as S$152.40 with the mid-career or SME top-up
- Funding stated
- SkillsFuture funding (70% plus MCES or ETSS), SkillsFuture Credit claimed through SMU’s portal, Absentee Payroll
- Trainer
- Prof Lim Soo Ping, former Auditor-General of Singapore
- Best suited for
- Directors and executives who want a funded university course from a senior public-service speaker.
- Trade-off
- Practice is voluntary rather than guaranteed for everyone, so it suits people who want ideas and a method more than coached rehearsal.
Lowest published net cost
Speak Sell Succeed
Speak Sell Succeed runs one public speaking course, Presentation Skills & Public Speaking, taught in person by its founder Iwan Yang at Tanjong Pagar. The same 16 hours run as a two-day workshop or as weekly evening or Saturday sessions. Its page states SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP eligibility and publishes the lowest net cost we found.
- Course
- Presentation Skills & Public Speaking (course code TGS-2025053982, as stated on its page)
- Format
- In person at Tanjong Pagar, 6 to 18 learners; no online option listed
- Duration
- 2 consecutive days (9am to 6pm), or 8 weekday evenings, or 4 Saturday afternoons
- Published price
- S$650; “From SGD 75 after SkillsFuture Credits & UTAP”. GST basis not stated
- Funding stated
- SkillsFuture Credit (Singapore Citizens 25 and above); UTAP for NTUC members, 50% of the unfunded fee up to S$250 a year (S$500 from age 40). Mid-career credit top-up cannot be used, per its page
- Trainer
- Iwan Yang, founder; site lists Toastmasters wins, ICF Certified Coach and WSQ Certified Trainer
- Best suited for
- Individuals paying their own way who can use SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP. People who want an evening or Saturday option.
- Trade-off
- Every class depends on one trainer and runs only in person, so remote learners and larger cohorts need another option.
Flexible formats, quote-based
Speech Academy Asia
Speech Academy Asia has specialised in public speaking since 2012 and teaches adults and children. Its adult public speaking course is offered as a small-group course, a one-day workshop, a multi-session course, one-to-one coaching or an in-house programme, built on a seven-module curriculum developed by founders Kelvin Tan and Lukas Seet. Fees are quoted after an enquiry.
- Course
- Public Speaking Course for Adults
- Format
- Small-group course, 1-day workshop, multi-session course, 1-to-1 coaching or in-house
- Duration
- Not fixed; depends on the format chosen
- Published price
- Not published; the page offers a quote after an enquiry
- Funding stated
- Not stated on the course page
- Trainer
- Named trainers include Juliana Ong, Chandru Vishindas and Hasliza Hashim
- Best suited for
- Buyers who want to choose between a workshop, weekly sessions and 1:1 coaching from one provider.
- Trade-off
- No fee or funding is published, so you cannot compare cost until you enquire.
Coached high-stakes delivery
ThinkStorySpeak
ThinkStorySpeak runs a Public Speaking & Presentation Skills programme that pairs hands-on training with personalised coaching, which its page compares to an actor working with a director. It covers physical delivery, voice, structure, slide design and personal image, and names founders pitching to angel investors among its audience. Paul Falzon is listed on its homepage as Lead Trainer.
- Course
- Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
- Format
- Interactive training and personalised coaching; no public schedule listed
- Duration
- Not published
- Published price
- Not published
- Funding stated
- Not stated
- Trainer
- Paul Falzon, Lead Trainer (homepage)
- Best suited for
- Founders and leaders preparing one high-stakes talk or pitch who want close coaching.
- Trade-off
- There is no published fee, duration or public date, so it is hard to compare without a conversation.
Teams presenting at work
HighSpark
HighSpark is a Singapore presentation and communication training company founded in 2013, and the publisher of this guide. Its public speaking course runs in-house for one team of 8 to 20, over one or two days, in person or on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. It covers nerves, body language, voice, storytelling and structure, and every participant speaks, gets coached feedback and speaks again. Named facilitators include Christine Soliven and Rahul Shah.
Individuals cannot join the in-house course. HighSpark points them to its public Business Presentation Delivery workshop, a nine-hour virtual course (an eight-hour workshop plus a one-hour assessment) with course code TGS-2026061293 and up to 70% subsidy, as its page states. That workshop covers structure, delivery and handling questions for business presentations rather than general confidence.
- Course
- Public Speaking (in-house, also called Powerful Delivery); Business Presentation Delivery (public)
- Format
- In-house: teams of 8 to 20, in person or virtual. Public workshop: virtual, scheduled dates
- Duration
- In-house: 1 or 2 days. Public workshop: 9 hours (8-hour workshop plus 1-hour assessment)
- Published price
- Public workshop S$559 excluding GST (S$609 with GST) before subsidy. In-house quoted by format and group size; full day about S$6,000 to S$10,000, half day about S$3,000 to S$5,000
- Trainer
- Facilitators named on the course page include Christine Soliven and Rahul Shah
- Best suited for
- Teams who present to boards, clients and stakeholders and want to practise on their real talks. Individuals who need business presentation skills, through the public workshop.
- Trade-off
- The public speaking course runs only in-house for teams, and only the public workshop is SkillsFuture-funded, so an individual who wants general confidence practice may be better served by a weekly class elsewhere.
08 · Which course fits
Which course fits your situation
Each row maps a common situation to the courses whose published details fit it. Confirm the fee after funding, the class size and the trainer before you book.
| Situation | Who it is for | Good fit | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| First public speaking course, nervous about speaking | Individual beginner | Public Speaking Academy | Nine weekly lessons in classes of up to 12 give repeated practice without a single high-pressure day. |
| Lowest fee after SkillsFuture funding | Singapore Citizen or PR | NTUC LearningHub, Hustle Academy | NTUC LearningHub lists S$156 to S$236 including GST after funding for one day; Hustle lists from S$302.25 for 15.5 hours. |
| Paying out of pocket with SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP | NTUC member aged 25 or above | Speak Sell Succeed | States a net cost from S$75 after SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP, with evening and Saturday schedules. |
| Senior leader who speaks at town halls and meetings | Director or executive | SMU Academy, Dale Carnegie Singapore | SMU’s course is taught by a former Auditor-General; Dale Carnegie lists up to seven filmed presentations. |
| Hosting events as well as presenting | Event hosts, educators, organisers | NTUC LearningHub | The WSQ course covers hosting and speaking, and its audience includes event organisers. |
| A whole team that presents to clients and management | Team of 8 to 20 | HighSpark, Speech Academy Asia | Both run in-house programmes; HighSpark’s runs one or two days for one team, in person or virtual. |
| One high-stakes talk or investor pitch | Founder or leader | ThinkStorySpeak, Speech Academy Asia (1:1) | Both list personalised or one-to-one coaching rather than a fixed class. |
09 · How to choose
A six-point checklist before you book.
Run each shortlisted course through these six questions. If a provider cannot answer one in writing, treat that as information.
1. How many times will I speak, and get feedback, during the course?
Ask for the class size and the number of practice rounds per person. A class of 12 over nine weeks and a one-day class of 20 give very different practice time.
2. Who exactly will teach my class?
Ask for the trainer’s name and speaking or training background. Several providers name a founder on the website but assign classes to other trainers.
3. Do I need weekly practice or one intensive block?
Weekly classes build habits and suit nervous beginners. One or two days suit people with a deadline or a full diary.
4. What is my fee after funding, including GST?
Ask for the course code and the net fee for your age, citizenship and sponsor. Published figures mix before and after GST and before and after subsidy.
5. Is this about confidence, or about presenting at work?
General confidence courses suit anyone. If you present proposals, results or pitches, look for a course that also covers structure and handling questions.
6. Is this for me alone, or for my team?
Individuals book public classes. Teams of eight or more usually get more relevant practice, on their own material, from an in-house course.
See HighSpark’s public speaking course for teams →For more on the skills themselves, see our guides to managing stage fright before a presentation and handling hard questions, both linked at the end of this page.
10 · Funding explained
How public speaking courses are funded in Singapore.
Four funding routes appear on the course pages in this guide. They attach to a specific course and to you, not to a provider.
Up to 70%
SkillsFuture course fee subsidy
Paid on courses with an approved SkillsFuture course code. The rate depends on your age, citizenship and sponsor; SMU Academy and Hustle publish 70% tiers and higher SME or mid-career top-ups.
S$500
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens receive an opening credit of S$500 at 25 and can use it on eligible courses, usually against the fee left after subsidy.
S$250
UTAP for NTUC members
Reimburses 50% of the unfunded fee, capped at S$250 a year, or S$500 from age 40, as Speak Sell Succeed’s page states. ASK Training and Dale Carnegie list UTAP only.
Not always
Mid-Career credit
The S$4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) for Singaporeans aged 40 and above may not apply to every course. Speak Sell Succeed’s page states it cannot be used for its course, so ask before you count on it.
Courses with no stated funding (Public Speaking Academy, Speech Academy Asia, ThinkStorySpeak) are paid in full or by your employer. HighSpark’s public Business Presentation Delivery workshop states a course code and up to 70% subsidy; its in-house public speaking course has no Singapore funding at the moment.
11 · Results
What HighSpark’s training results look like
Two HighSpark training case studies with figures published on its site. The figures are HighSpark’s own reporting and have not been independently audited.
BD
Communication learning pathways across BD’s SEA teams
22% average increase in proficiency · 133% increase in performance rating
HighSpark designed department-specific learning pathways for BD’s Leadership, Business Manager and Territory Manager groups. The case study reports a 22% average increase in proficiency (Leadership Team), a 133% increase in performance rating, and 100% of Territory Managers saying the training was relevant and immediately applicable.
Read the BD case study →DBS
Training teams to win over internal stakeholders
22% immediate increase in proficiency · 100% said objectives met
A full-day workshop helped DBS’s Consumer Banking team structure persuasive internal presentations. HighSpark reports a 22% immediate increase in learner proficiency, with 100% voting that the workshop met its learning objectives and 100% saying they would recommend it.
Read the DBS case study →Other providers publish their own testimonials and reviews. Ask each shortlisted provider for examples from learners like you.
12 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best public speaking course in Singapore?
It depends on your situation. For nervous beginners, Public Speaking Academy’s nine weekly lessons (S$688). For the lowest fee after funding, NTUC LearningHub’s one-day WSQ course (S$156 to S$236 including GST for eligible Singaporeans and PRs). For senior leaders, SMU Academy’s Clearly Speak. For teams, an in-house course such as HighSpark’s. The quick picks and table above match more situations.
How much does a public speaking course cost in Singapore?
Published fees on 20 Oct 2026 ranged from S$436 including GST for one day before funding (NTUC LearningHub) to S$2,534.25 for two days (Dale Carnegie). Public Speaking Academy charges S$688 for nine lessons and Speak Sell Succeed S$650 for 16 hours. After funding, published net fees start at S$152.40 (SMU Academy, maximum funding) and S$156 (NTUC LearningHub), and Speak Sell Succeed states S$75 after SkillsFuture Credit and UTAP. Speech Academy Asia and ThinkStorySpeak quote on enquiry.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for a public speaking course?
Yes, if the course is listed as SkillsFuture Credit eligible and you are a Singapore Citizen aged 25 or above. NTUC LearningHub, Hustle Academy, SMU Academy and Speak Sell Succeed state that SkillsFuture Credit applies. It is usually used against the fee left after any subsidy.
Can NTUC members claim UTAP for a public speaking course?
Several courses state UTAP eligibility: NTUC LearningHub, Speak Sell Succeed, Hustle Academy, ASK Training and Dale Carnegie. UTAP covers 50% of the unfunded fee, capped at S$250 a year, or S$500 for members aged 40 and above, per the provider pages.
How long is a public speaking course?
Most public classes run one day (8 hours) or two days (15.5 to 16 hours). Public Speaking Academy runs nine weekly two-hour lessons, and Speak Sell Succeed offers its 16 hours as eight weekday evenings or four Saturdays. Coaching programmes have no fixed length.
Is a public speaking course worth it if I am very nervous?
Yes, if the course gives you repeated practice in a small group. Look for class sizes of 12 or fewer, several rounds of speaking with feedback, and ideally weekly sessions, so that speaking becomes routine rather than a single high-stakes day.
What is the difference between public speaking and presentation skills training?
Public speaking courses focus on delivery and confidence: voice, body language, nerves and structure. Presentation skills training adds the storyline and slides and is judged by whether a decision or sale follows. Several courses here, including ASK Training’s and HighSpark’s, cover both in different proportions.
How was this guide researched, and can providers pay to be included?
Each course was checked on the provider’s own page on 20 Oct 2026, and source links are at the foot of the page. No provider paid to appear. HighSpark publishes this guide and is one of the ten, so its entry follows the same fields, including a trade-off.
Sources, checked 20 Oct 2026
Provider course pages used for the table and profiles. Course codes are as stated on these pages.
- ASK Training:Speaking and Presenting with Confidence
- Dale Carnegie Singapore:High Impact Presentations
- Hustle Academy:Public Speaking for Professionals
- NTUC LearningHub:WSQ Hosting and Speaking with Confidence
- Public Speaking Academy:Group classes for adults; Homepage
- SMU Academy:Clearly Speak
- Speak Sell Succeed:Presentation Skills & Public Speaking
- Speech Academy Asia:Public Speaking Course for Adults
- ThinkStorySpeak:Public Speaking & Presentation Skills; Homepage
- HighSpark:Public speaking course for teams; Business Presentation Delivery workshop, fees and course code; Presenting courses
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