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IN-PERSON / OFFLINE TRAINING
Public Speaking
Bootcamp
The Public Speaking Bootcamp by IIT Madras Pravartak is a one-day immersive Course designed to help school students build confidence, improve communication skills, and become effective public speakers. Through interactive, expert-led activities and practical exercises, students will learn how to structure their thoughts, communicate clearly, engage an audience, and overcome the fear of public speaking. Build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop the ability to express ideas effectively.
Course Date & Time
20th September, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Eligibility
School students,
Class 7–12
Venue
IIT Madras Campus,
Chennai
Course Fee
₹2500/- (Inc. GST)
Cohort Size
60 per batch | Limited Seats
Course Overview
About The Course
Public Speaking Bootcamp is designed to help school students develop the confidence and communication skills needed to speak effectively in front of an audience. Through an intensive one-day offline learning experience, students will participate in interactive activities, practical speaking exercises, and expert guidance.
The course focuses on helping students organize their thoughts, communicate ideas clearly, use effective body language, engage audiences, and build confidence while speaking in public.
The bootcamp aims to help students overcome stage fear, strengthen communication skills, and develop the confidence to express their ideas effectively in academic, personal, and future professional settings.
Course Schedule
Course Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Offline / In-Person
Location: IIT Madras campus, Chennai
Course Duration & Learning Format
6 Hours of Immersive Learning, including:
- Expert-led interactive sessions
- Practical public speaking activities
- Individual and group speaking exercises
- Audience engagement activities
- Confidence-building exercises
- Real-time feedback and guidance
- Hands-on practice through speaking challenges
Eligibility Criteria
For school students in Classes 7 to 12 looking to improve their communication skills, overcome stage fear, build confidence, and develop effective public speaking abilities.
Syllabus
-
Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
Build confidence and overcome nervousness while speaking. -
Module 2: Structuring Your Speech
Learn to organize and present ideas clearly. -
Module 3: Voice & Body Language
Develop effective voice modulation, eye contact, posture, and gestures. -
Module 4: Audience Engagement
Learn storytelling and techniques to engage your audience. -
Module 5: Practice & Performance
Practice presentations and improve through feedback.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Develop greater confidence in public speaking.
- Overcome stage fear and speaking anxiety.
- Structure and organize ideas for an effective speech.
- Improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Use appropriate voice modulation, body language, and eye contact.
- Learn techniques to engage and connect with an audience.
- Express ideas in a clear, confident, and structured manner.
- Handle basic questions and audience interactions effectively.
- Build communication skills that support academic, personal, and future professional growth.
Expert
Vikram Sridhar
Performance Storyteller and Theatre Practitioner, IIT Madras alumnus
Vikram Sridhar is a Performance Storyteller, Theatre Practitioner, and a Narrative-based Facilitator combining his various interests and work over 20+ years in Theatre, Conservation and Social Work.
Based in Bangalore and Chennai, he has spoken at multiple events on the power of stories and theatre, like the TEDx and has been quoted in various media. He extensively travels the country performing and speaking at public spaces, community libraries, schools, corporations, business conferences, literary & cultural festivals for children, students and adults. With an engineering, Management and a law degree from institutes like SRM, IIT and NALSAR, Vikram moved on to be a full-time Arts Practitioner. He believes in the Desi way of Storytelling as a strong medium of conservation from nature to human relationships, as his stories are rooted in folklore, myths and legends inspired by various communities of the soil. He strongly believes 'A Story a Day keeps the Doctor Away,' not an apple.
Certification
IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion of the program.
About The Course
Public Speaking Bootcamp is designed to help school students develop the confidence and communication skills needed to speak effectively in front of an audience. Through an intensive one-day offline learning experience, students will participate in interactive activities, practical speaking exercises, and expert guidance.
The course focuses on helping students organize their thoughts, communicate ideas clearly, use effective body language, engage audiences, and build confidence while speaking in public.
The bootcamp aims to help students overcome stage fear, strengthen communication skills, and develop the confidence to express their ideas effectively in academic, personal, and future professional settings.
Course Schedule
Course Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Offline / In-Person
Location: IIT Madras campus, Chennai
Course Duration & Learning Format
6 Hours of Immersive Learning, including:
- Expert-led interactive sessions
- Practical public speaking activities
- Individual and group speaking exercises
- Audience engagement activities
- Confidence-building exercises
- Real-time feedback and guidance
- Hands-on practice through speaking challenges
Eligibility Criteria
For school students in Classes 7 to 12 looking to improve their communication skills, overcome stage fear, build confidence, and develop effective public speaking abilities.
Syllabus
-
Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
Build confidence and overcome nervousness while speaking. -
Module 2: Structuring Your Speech
Learn to organize and present ideas clearly. -
Module 3: Voice & Body Language
Develop effective voice modulation, eye contact, posture, and gestures. -
Module 4: Audience Engagement
Learn storytelling and techniques to engage your audience. -
Module 5: Practice & Performance
Practice presentations and improve through feedback.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Develop greater confidence in public speaking.
- Overcome stage fear and speaking anxiety.
- Structure and organize ideas for an effective speech.
- Improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Use appropriate voice modulation, body language, and eye contact.
- Learn techniques to engage and connect with an audience.
- Express ideas in a clear, confident, and structured manner.
- Handle basic questions and audience interactions effectively.
- Build communication skills that support academic, personal, and future professional growth.
Expert
Vikram Sridhar
Performance Storyteller and Theatre Practitioner, IIT Madras alumnus
Vikram Sridhar is a Performance Storyteller, Theatre Practitioner, and a Narrative-based Facilitator combining his various interests and work over 20+ years in Theatre, Conservation and Social Work.
Based in Bangalore and Chennai, he has spoken at multiple events on the power of stories and theatre, like the TEDx and has been quoted in various media. He extensively travels the country performing and speaking at public spaces, community libraries, schools, corporations, business conferences, literary & cultural festivals for children, students and adults. With an engineering, Management and a law degree from institutes like SRM, IIT and NALSAR, Vikram moved on to be a full-time Arts Practitioner. He believes in the Desi way of Storytelling as a strong medium of conservation from nature to human relationships, as his stories are rooted in folklore, myths and legends inspired by various communities of the soil. He strongly believes 'A Story a Day keeps the Doctor Away,' not an apple.
Certification
IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion of the program.
Public Speaking Bootcamp | IITM Pravartak & BodhBridge | In-person
**The training program does not cover or provide any accommodation for participants. Lunch & Refreshments will be available only to participants.**
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About
IITM Pravartak
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). We are committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Our start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students. With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
About
BodhBridge Education
BodhBridge was an IIT Madras incubated company established in 2008. BodhBridge ESPL works closely with Schools, Colleges, Governments, etc. by providing various services to help students. BodhBridge has been selected for the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Awards, 2011. As part of their journey, they helped more than 5 Lakh students through Career Guidance programs, Campus Placement Preparation programs, Career Development, Career Assessments, Teacher Training programs, Certification Programs, Competitive Exam preparation, etc. BodhBridge specializes in employability assessment and career assessments.
