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Standup Comedy, Humorous Public Speaking, & Becoming Funnier Course focuses on how humour works, why it connects with audiences, and how wit can be developed with intention and structure. The course explores comedic timing, joke frameworks, observational humour, and audience awareness, helping learners understand how laughter is created through language, rhythm, and perspective. Attention is given to confidence, tone, and delivery so humour feels natural, controlled, and appropriate across different speaking situations.
Designed for online learning, the course suits anyone who wants to sound more engaging, sharper, and memorable when speaking. Lessons examine comedy styles, storytelling methods, and common mistakes that weaken humour, while guiding learners on how to refine their own comedic voice. Clear explanations and structured content support steady progress, whether the goal is confident public speaking, lighter presentations, or developing a stronger sense of humour. By the end of the course, learners gain a deeper understanding of comedic thinking and how humour can enhance communication, presence, and audience connection in a professional and entertaining way.
Here are a few things you'll learn from this course:
How to come up with jokes about anything
How to come up with punchlines
How to be witty
Physical comedy
What to Do When Your Jokes Don't Work
How to tell a joke
Expert Support
Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Course Curriculum:
Here is a curriculum breakdown of the Standup Comedy, Humorous Public Speaking, & Becoming Funnier course:
Section 01: Introduction
Stand-up Comedy Course
Introduction
Section 02: Creating Comedy
The Structure of Jokes. Active Joke Writing: Coming Up with Jokes about Anything
Tagging: Coming Up with Punchlines
Passive Joke Writing: How to Come Up with Jokes without Trying
Improving Jokes: Getting Bigger Laughs Improving Jokes
Jerry Seinfeld Interview: How to Write a Joke | The New York Times
Casually Explained: How to Make Something Funny
Joe Rogan on Writing Jokes
Section 03: Humor Tricks of The Trade
Self-Depreciation: Jokes That almost Always Work
Humour Tricks of The Trade
Ricky Gervais: The Principles of Comedy
Conan O'Brien: How to Be Witty
Section 04: How to Come Up with A Character Act
How to Come Up with A Character Act
Mr Bean's Physical Comedy
Laughing Matters | Rowan Atkinson on How to Slapstick or Physical Comedy
Section 05: Developing A Routine
Developing A Routine
Practising Comedy Effectively
How Louis Ck Tells a Joke
Section 06: Getting the Most Out of Your Performance
Getting The Most Out of Your Performance
Bombing: What to Do When Your Jokes Don't Work
Zach Galifianakis on Bombing Onstage
How To Host a Show or Be A Master Of Ceremony
Kevin Hart's 3 Secrets To Hilarious Storytelling
Section 07: Conclusion and Bonus Material
Conclusion
Talking Funny Interview: Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock, Louis Ck
Meet the Accreditation
CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accreditation assure the Standup Comedy, Humorous Public Speaking, & Becoming Funnier course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.
Course Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).
Aspiring comedians
Someone who wants to improve their sense of humour
People who want to become good public speakers
Someone who wants to learn how to make people laugh
People who want to get rid of social anxiety
This Standup Comedy, Humorous Public Speaking, & Becoming Funnier course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
A sense of humour can help you achieve so much in life. If you can make people laugh, they'll remember you.
Here are a few career options available for funny people:
Standup comedian
Motivational Speaker
Social media influencer