Confident public speaking is an essential skill that equips students to communicate their ideas clearly, make lasting impressions, and succeed in academic, professional, and personal settings.
Unlike writing or theory-focused courses, CommsLab Public Speaking (CFG1600) is designed for all students seeking real, measurable improvement in public speaking confidence and skills.
This course aims to impart public speaking skills training to students to improve their oral communication skills through a blended learning approach where students will learn essential frameworks required to craft and deliver a pitch.
Learn storytelling and persuasive communication techniques to craft a pitch
Learn verbal and non-verbal communication skills for effective pitch delivery
Practice delivering a pitch in class and receive feedback from your instructors and peers
Course Details & Registration
Course Units: 2 Units, Unrestricted Elective (UE) Course. Exclusion of CFG1600 and CFG1600S from the limit on Level-1000 courses is applicable to BIZ, CHS, SoC and CDE students.
Assessment and Grading Basis: CS/CU
Pre-requisites: No requirements
Schedule: Semester 1 and 2 of AY2026/2027
Mode of Enrolment: To register for CommsLab Public Speaking (CFG1600 or CFG1600S), select the course in CourseReg@EduRec.
All undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
For Faculty of Science (FoS) students: Please sign up for CFG1600S on CourseReg. Do note that CFG1600 (without the suffix ‘S’) is reserved for all undergraduates except FoS students.
Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
For any questions on this course, email Jun Qian at LifeSkills@nus.edu.sg.
What our students say
I took CommsLab because I tend to stutter when I get nervous, especially on stage. The course gave me a safe space to practice speaking in front of others, and by the end, I felt more confident and stuttered less. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve.
— Lyu Jiapeng, Year 2
I took the course because while I enjoy public speaking, I wanted to learn how to better engage my audience. I loved the structured lessons, which covered everything from writing and delivering a pitch to improving body language. The feedback from peers and instructors was especially helpful, and I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to sharpen their public speaking skills.
— Kanesananthan Yahrliny, Year 2
I took CFG1600 because I’ve always struggled with social awkwardness and wanted to improve my communication skills. What I loved most was the regular opportunities to practice speaking, from short one-minute speeches to a final presentation. I’d recommend this course to anyone, as public speaking is a valuable skill that can give you an edge in many situations.
— Tan Yong Ann, Year 3