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BOTI runs practical, facilitator-led public speaking courses in-house at your offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria, as scheduled public classes at its venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, and as live online sessions nationwide. You can book a public class for individual staff or have a full in-house course delivered at your offices. Most teams are training within two to three weeks of requesting a quote.
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The current course runs at your offices anywhere in South Africa, live online or at a BOTI venue. The course page has the up-to-date outline and group prices.
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Whether your people need to speak confidently in Johannesburg boardrooms or you are looking for a public speaking course in Durban for a regional team, the outline, materials and outcomes are the same, and every delegate speaks, gets coached and improves on the day. For related presentation, voice and business writing skills, see BOTI’s communication and presentation courses.
If you are searching for a “public speaking course Johannesburg” or “public speaking classes near me” for your people, this page covers where we train, the difference between public and in-house delivery, pricing factors and exactly how to book.
Where BOTI delivers public speaking training
As a national corporate training provider, BOTI trains in-house at clients’ premises across South Africa’s main business hubs, at its own venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, and live online. We come to you, you come to a scheduled session, or we run it live online — whichever suits your team.
| City / region | Public scheduled course | In-house / on-site | Live remote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (BOTI venue in Sunningdale; in-house across Gauteng) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cape Town | No – in-house or online | Yes | Yes |
| Durban | No – in-house or online | Yes | Yes |
| Pretoria | No – in-house or online | Yes | Yes |
| Other centres (PE, Bloemfontein, East London, etc.) | No – in-house or online | Yes | Yes |
Because every course is built around the same standard framework, a team in Durban gets the same outline, materials and outcomes as one in Sandton. There is no “regional” version with less content.
Public course vs in-house course: which to book
The right choice usually comes down to how many people you are training and how specific your context is.
Book a public (scheduled) course when:
- You have one to three staff members to upskill, not a whole team.
- You want fixed dates and a set venue without coordinating logistics.
- Cross-company networking and learning alongside peers is a plus, not a problem.
Book an in-house (on-site) course when:
- You have four or more people — in-house is almost always more cost-effective per head from this point.
- You want the content tailored to your industry, your meetings, your pitches and your real-world speaking situations.
- You would rather train at your own premises (JHB, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or your regional office) on dates that suit operations.
- Confidentiality matters — internal examples, strategy talks and product pitches stay in the room.
In-house delivery can be run at your offices, at a BOTI venue, or live online for distributed teams — useful when you have staff split across Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
What the public speaking course covers
Wherever it runs, the course builds practical, on-your-feet speaking ability rather than theory:
- Structuring a clear, persuasive talk for the audience and the occasion
- Managing nerves and channelling adrenaline into presence
- Voice, pace, pause and projection so the message lands
- Body language, eye contact and command of the room
- Handling questions, pushback and the unexpected with composure
- Using slides and visuals so they support — not replace — the speaker
- Delivering virtually: camera presence, energy and pacing online
Each delegate speaks, gets coached and improves on the day. Group sizes are kept workable so everyone gets time on their feet.
Certification and quality
The public speaking course is a practical, facilitator-led skills programme; delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance (this is not an accredited qualification). Need accredited training? Ask about BOTI’s QCTO/SETA-accredited programmes in areas such as Generic Management and Business Administration. As general guidance, employers can also count eligible training toward the BBBEE skills-development element, which targets 6% of the leviable amount[1] — speak to your BBBEE consultant on how a specific course fits your scorecard.
What it costs
Pricing depends on delivery mode, delegate numbers and location:
| Factor | Public course | In-house course |
|---|---|---|
| Priced per | Delegate | Group / day |
| Best value when | 1-3 delegates | 4+ delegates |
| Travel | Included in venue | Quoted by city / region |
| Tailoring | Standard outline | Customised to your context |
For an exact figure in rands, request a quote with your city, headcount and preferred dates.
How to book a city or in-house course
- Tell us what you need — city (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or remote), number of delegates and rough timing.
- Choose delivery — public scheduled session or in-house at your premises / online.
- Get your quote and dates — we confirm availability, ZAR pricing and the trainer.
- Run the course — your team trains; most clients are booked within two to three weeks.
Request a quote or a callback today — tell us your city and team size and we will do the rest. Call 011-882-8853.
Planning tip: Not sure where your team’s gaps are first? Ask BOTI to help you work out whether public speaking, presentation skills or confidence is the priority before you spend a cent.
Related training
- Up to the pillar: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training (SA) — the full programme, modules and outcomes.
- Presentation skills: Presentation Skills Training for the Workplace — for staff who present in meetings, pitches and reports.
- Voice and confidence: Voice & Confidence Training for Professionals — vocal command, gravitas and self-assurance under pressure.
Ready to upskill your team? Request a quote or booking and we will match you to the right city course or in-house session.
FAQ
Do you run public speaking courses in Johannesburg?
Yes. BOTI runs public speaking courses in Johannesburg — as scheduled sessions at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale and as in-house courses delivered on-site at your offices, including in Sandton, Midrand and the CBD. Live remote delivery is also available for Gauteng teams.
Can we get a public speaking course in Cape Town or Durban?
Yes. We deliver the same public speaking course in Cape Town and Durban, plus Pretoria and other centres on request. In-house and live online options mean distributed teams in different provinces can train together.
What is the difference between a public and an in-house course?
A public course has fixed dates and a set venue and is priced per delegate — ideal for one to three people. An in-house course is delivered to your team at your premises (or online), tailored to your context, and is usually more cost-effective for four or more delegates.
How many people can attend?
Public sessions take individual bookings, while in-house groups are kept to a workable size so every delegate gets coached time on their feet. Tell us your headcount and we will recommend the best format.
How quickly can we book a course?
Request a quote with your city, delegate numbers and preferred dates. Most clients are scheduled and training within two to three weeks.
Is the training accredited?
No. This public speaking course is a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance — it is not an accredited qualification. If you need accredited training, ask about BOTI’s QCTO/SETA-accredited programmes in areas such as Generic Management and Business Administration. Eligible spend can still support your BBBEE planning; confirm specifics with your BBBEE consultant.
More questions
Can public speaking training help me speak confidently?
Yes, that is its main aim. The course covers managing nerves and channelling adrenaline into presence; voice, pace, pause and projection; body language and eye contact; structuring a clear, persuasive talk; and handling questions and pushback with composure. Each delegate speaks, gets coached and improves on the day, so confidence comes from practice rather than theory.
Does the course include voice training for public speaking?
Yes. Voice, pace, pause and projection are part of the course, so that the message lands with the audience. Delegates practise on their feet and get coached on how they sound as well as what they say. For deeper vocal work, BOTI also runs a separate one-day Voice and Speech Training for Business course.
Does the public speaking course cover speaking online?
Yes. The course includes delivering virtually: camera presence, energy and pacing online, alongside structuring a talk, managing nerves, voice and body language, and using slides so they support rather than replace the speaker. BOTI can also run the whole course live online, which suits teams split across Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
To book for your team, BOTI runs its public speaking training course in-house at your offices, at our venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. It is not accredited, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. Call 011 882 8853 or email [email protected] with your city and team size.
Sources
- Codes of Good Practice on B-BBEE: Code Series 300, Statement 300 – Skills Development (Government Gazette 42496) – Department of Trade and Industry, 31 May 2019.