Welcome to Black Speakers University

Black Speakers University is the learning platform of choice for the next generation of Black Professional Speakers. BSU is your #1 source for gaining valuable skills, modern insights and industry secrets to start and grow a long-term purposeful and profitable speaking business.

Are you tired of wasting money on programs, leaving with no real results and lots of questions?

Enrolling in BSU means gaining direct access to our world-class faculty through live virtual instruction who have proven results in their area of expertise. Select the classes you need, and grow at your own pace. Each class is taught in real-time by a real faculty member who is invested in your success as a speaker.

Whether you are a new speaker just getting started or a seasoned presenter looking to refine your skills, you are guaranteed to find the content and community here to accelerate your results and connect to the audience you are called to serve.

Ready to start learning?

Select Your Next Course Below:

Speaker Website Fundamentals [BSU-ILT01]

Your Instructor: Danielle Tucker

Type: 4 Week – Instructor Led Training
Instructional Time: 90 Minutes
Level: 100 Level [See Prerequisites Below]
Max Number of Students: 15
Class Day of the Week: Saturday
Class Instruction Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30AM EST

Course Description:

In this course you will learn the basic functionality and design concepts of creating a professional speaker website. You do not need to have a speaker website prior to enrolling in this course. Over the next 4 weeks you will learn the basics of what is needed to set up and host a website including key terminology. In week 2, you will learn how to set effective goals and planning for the function of your speaker website. In week 3, we will dive into how your website can support you as the speaker by taking a closer look at what content you must have on your site, content placement and essential pages. In our final week, you will learn how to best serve your audience to Inform, Nurture, and Guide them to work with you.

Class Prerequisites

The student must understand their NICHE
The student must have a clear TARGET AUDIENCE
The student must have a clear PRODUCT or SERVICE OFFERING

A Developmental Framework to Writing a Bestseller [BSU-ILT02]

Your Instructor: Kia Harris

Type: 4 Week – Instructor Led Training
Instructional Time: 90 Minutes
Level: 100 Level [No prerequisite]
Max Number of Students: 15
Class Day of the Week: Tuesday
Class Instruction Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Course Description:

In this course, we will focus on organizing your thoughts and ideas for your book content. We’ll begin the framework for a solid, realistic, and execution-able writing schedule. I will help you hone in on your writing style, authentic writing voice, that will, most importantly, lead you to develop your completed manuscript.

Verbal Business Card for Speakers [Accelerator]

Your Instructor: Quinn Conyers

Type: 1 Day Accelerator
Instructional Time: 4 hours
Level: 100 Level [No prerequisite]
Max Number of Students: 15
Class Day of the Week: Tuesday
Class Instruction Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Course Description:

A “Verbal Business Card” is the ULTIMATE solution to CONFIDENTLY answering the question “What do you Speak about?” in a way that’s clear, concise, and compelling that attracts clients meeting planners to hire you to speak or motivates audience members to buy your product, service or coaching program. In this course, you will finally be able to VERBALIZE your value and summarize your speaking services with confidence. At the conclusion of our class, you will have a Verbal Business Card you can use INSTANTLY to be the spokesperson for your business, book or brand in 10 seconds or less!