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TED Talks are inspirational talks. There are over 3,500+ talks to stir your curiosity.
Website: ted.com
Ranking in the surveys
TED’s highest ranking was 21 in 2016
| 2026: 62 | 2025: 60 | 2024: 30 | 2023: 32 | 2022: 55 | 2021: 97 | 2020: 40 | 2019: 24 | 2018: 30 | 2017: 31 |
| 2016: 21 | 2015: 35 | 2014: 26 | 2013: 25 | 2012: 25 | 2011: 30 | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on TED Talks in 2026
“You can bring expertise in all sorts of fields to your classroom through Ted Talks.” Head of Customer Success, Spain
Previous comments on TED Talks
“I enjoy TED Talks because they are inspiring and offer fresh perspectives on various topics.” 2024
“engaging content” 2024
“I love watching TED talks, especially the shorter ones. They’re great for quick inspiration.” 2024
“Polished delivery of ideas” 2024
“Inspirational videos on all kinds of topics” 2024
“Inspiring talks on the topics I work with” Jeroen Smedeman, E-Learning Professional, Netherlands, 2023
“I like listening/viewing Ted Talks because I think the subject matter is really good. They are engaging for students as well as motivating and inspirational for teachers.” Holly Lang, Elementary Teacher, USA, 2023
“TED Talks are inspiring. They are short enough to get the important messages across but long enough to suck you into the story.” 2023
“insights” 2023
“great thought leaders – variety” Nick Harder, Senior Director of Talent, 2022
“Many good talks about subjects that interest me. I’d rather watch a TED Talk than watch TV.” E-Learning Developer, Netherlands, 2021
“Lots of resources available.” K12 teacher, USA, 2021
“Great curated content on a large variety of topics” MD, UK, 2021
“Expert content for free. Great.” Teacher, Germany, 2020
“Easy to listen to identify and watch diverse range of talks with easy steps to implement learnings from.” Head of Learning, Australia, 2019
“Although I should be making my own videos, why would I not use a 15-20 minute, professionally done video performed by a well-known expert? TEDTalks opens up worlds for people.” Assistant Professor, USA, 2019
“Love a good TED talk presentation. Able to share with colleagues some positive messages.” L&D Manager, UK, 2020
“TED is an amazing source of expert content.” Lecturer, 2019
