With such things as YouTube and viral videos, what you say to the press can follow you around for the rest of your career. That's where Media Training Worldwide's online courses can help. They teach professionals the skills they need to speak eloquently to the press, create memorable stories and sound bites, and get their message across.

But Media Training Worldwide's courses do more than just teach people how to deal with the media. They also help them become better public speakers, give persuasive speeches, and nail job interviews without sliding a pile of pennies across the interviewer's desk. Read on to learn more about Media Training Worldwide's offerings:

Sample Courses

• How to Give a TED Talk: This course teaches how to give a TED Talk, short talks designed to inspire people in about 18 minutes or less. It specifically teaches the standards that need to be met if you want to speak at a TED event, but it can help people become a better public speaker in general.

• Looking Good on TV: How to Prepare for the Video Camera: Knowing just how to position yourself on TV so you look comfortable and confident can be tricky. This course teaches you how to move your hands, how to sit or stand during an interview, and how to dress.

• Public Speaking: Eliminate Your Fear: Many people feel anxious about speaking in public, whether during a presentation or a speech at a wedding, and this course gives you tools to deal with that fear.